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How to Study Architecture

By Charles H. Caffin
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A guide treats architecture as both art and social expression, opening with aesthetic principles and methods for studying buildings before tracing development from primitive shelters through ancient civilizations—Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Persian, and Aegean—to Hellenic and Roman accomplishments. It then surveys post-classic phases: Early Christian and Byzantine forms, Islamic building traditions, early medieval and Romanesque work, the Gothic tradition with regional variations, and the Renaissance across Italy and northern Europe. Throughout it emphasizes the relationship of form to function, cultural context, ornament, and structural technique, and it is supplemented by illustrations, a glossary, bibliography, and index to aid readers.

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Charles H. Caffin

Charles H. Caffin was an American art critic and author known for his insightful explorations of visual art and architecture. He contributed significantly to the understanding of American art through works such as "American Masters of Painting" and "American Masters of Sculpture," where he provided brief appreciations of notable artists and their contributions. Caffin also wrote extensively on European art, as seen in his books "The Story of Dutch Painting" and "The Story of Spanish Painting." His work aimed to make art accessible to a broader audience, including children, as demonstrated in "A Child's Guide to Pictures." Caffin's writings reflect his passion for art education and appreciation.

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