The second book in a series documenting Vincenzo Scamozzi's work The second book in a unique series of translations of Scamozzi's L'Idea della Architettura Universale, first published in six volumes. The Northern Italian architect Vincenzo Scamozzi (1548-1616) designed a number of important palaces, villas and churches in and around Vicenza, Padua and Venice. In addition, he completed a comprehensive study of ancient classical architecture, including the possibilities for its application in a modern context. This volume deals with the classical pillar order; this is the first time it has been published in English. 54 colour 96 b/w
