The architecture of libraries in Western civilization : from the Minoan Era to Michelangelo / K. Sp. Staikos ; translated by Timothy Cullen, Alexandra Doumas, Nikos Koutras, Katerina Spathi.

Author
Staikos, K. [Browse]
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Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
First English edition.
Published/​Created
  • New Castle, DE : Oak Knoll Press ; Athens, Greece : ATON Publications, [2017]
  • ©2017
Description
xxi, 453 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), plans, color maps ; 29 cm

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    Subject(s)
    Translator
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
    Contents
    • The Greek world : typology and equipment of archival and academic libraries
    • The Roman world : Greek and Roman architects in Rome. typology of the library, decoration, fittings and library organization
    • The Byzantine world : from the monumental libraries of ancient times to sacristies and humble monastery libraries
    • The Middle Ages : monastic, royal, university and private libraries. typology and equipment
    • Renaissance : the evolution of the design of the library hall from the 14th century to the late renaissance. typology and equipment.
    ISBN
    • 9781584563679 ((hardback ; : USA))
    • 1584563672 ((hardback ; : USA))
    • 9786188241787 ((hardback ; : Europe))
    • 6188241782 ((hardback ; : Europe))
    LCCN
    2017015101
    OCLC
    985299469
    Other standard number
    • 40027569966
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