Purpose and setting of the Greek temple -- Formative developments -- Questions of construction and the Doric genus -- Questions of influence and the Aeolic capi

This first comprehensive study of pre-Archaic Greek temple architecture combines architecture, society, and material culture.

Nicely produced paperback of the original Italian edition (Electa, s.p.A., Milan, 1972) and the English edition (Abrams, 1974). Profusely illustrated with drawi

Much of our understanding of the origins and early development of the Greek architectural order is based on the writings of ancient authors, such as Virtruvius,