Spiers, Richard Phené

Classical architecture taught as a discipline, measured and compared order by order, is the theme of these prints by Richard...

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Classical architecture taught as a discipline, measured and compared order by order, is the theme of these prints by Richard Phené Spiers, the architect and writer (1838–1916). They come from the 1902 Batsford edition of his work on the Greek, Roman and Italian orders. Plates analyse Doric and Ionic examples at the Theatre of Marcellus, the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina and the temple at Tivoli, with studies of mouldings and carved ornament, and a geometric explanation of the Ionic volute makes the teaching purpose plain. These are working illustrations for students and practising architects rather than views of Rome.

Classical architecture taught as a discipline, measured and compared order by order, is the theme of these prints by Richard Phené Spiers, the architect and writer (1838–1916). They come from the 1902 Batsford edition of his work on the Greek, Roman and Italian orders. Plates analyse Doric and Ionic examples at the Theatre of Marcellus, the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina and the temple at Tivoli, with studies of mouldings and carved ornament, and a geometric explanation of the Ionic volute makes the teaching purpose plain. These are working illustrations for students and practising architects rather than views of Rome.

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