Classical Architecture, by James Stevens Curl,

Classical Architecture, by James Stevens Curl, published by W. W. Norton, describes the origins and principles of Greek and Roman architecture, and outlines the development of classical architecture during the Renaissance, its tranformations in Baroque and Rococo phases, its reemergence in 18th, 19th and 20th century Neoclassicism, and its survival into the modern era. Curl, professor of architectural history at The Queen’s University, Belfast, and author of numerous works including the Oxford Dictionary of Architecture, amplifies his text with a detailed glossary. The 230-page volume contains more than 200 black-and-white photos and drawings. Contact: www.wwnorton.com.