The Architectural Plates from the

The Architectural Plates from the "Encyclopedie"

By Denis Diderot

  • Release Date: 2013-01-23
  • Genre: Art & Architecture

Description

From Diderot's monumental illustrated record of 18th-century European arts and sciences: elegant renderings of architectural landmarks; drawings and plans for windmills, bridges and boats; renderings of palatial interiors and furnishings; elevations and floor plans for many well-known European theaters; scenes of 18th-century craftsmen at work in the building trades; and much more.