Project Gutenberg 2010-08-30 Public domain in the USA. 401 D'Anvers, N. 1844 1933 Bell, Nancy Bell, Nancy R. E. Meugens Bell, Mrs. Arthur Bell, Mrs. Arthur G. D'Anvers, N. (Nancy) Architecture Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive.) "Architecture" by Mrs. Arthur Bell is a comprehensive survey of architectural styles and principles written in the early 20th century. This exploration delves into various architectural forms, from ancient Egyptian and Greek styles to the intricate designs of Gothic cathedrals and Renaissance buildings. The book discusses the characteristics, materials, and cultural significance of architecture across different civilizations and time periods. The opening of the text sets the stage for an in-depth examination of what constitutes architecture, highlighting its dual focus on utility and beauty in design. It emphasizes the importance of materials used in construction, such as wood, brick, and stone, and introduces the distinction between two main architectural styles: the trabeated and arcuated systems. Various examples of early structures, including the Egyptian pyramids and ancient dwellings, are presented, showcasing the evolution of architecture from primitive shelters to monumental edifices. This foundational discussion prepares readers for a detailed exploration of architectural developments in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 42.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Architecture NA Text Category: Architecture 263698 2025-08-13T13:35:33.838650 text/html 245322 2010-08-30T13:22:04 text/html 4514408 2025-08-13T13:35:58.780943 application/epub+zip 4480695 2025-08-13T13:35:42.559513 application/epub+zip 145264 2025-08-13T13:35:34.968571 application/epub+zip 8359189 2025-08-13T13:36:06.825954 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 8304520 2025-08-13T13:35:49.504509 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 211459 2022-09-15T10:43:19.683185 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 205861 2025-08-13T13:35:32.703598 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 205763 2010-08-30T13:21:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 205791 2010-08-30T13:24:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19959 2025-08-13T13:36:07.070895 application/rdf+xml 10153 2025-08-13T13:35:35.481565 image/jpeg 2753 2025-08-13T13:35:35.220570 image/jpeg 71227 2010-08-30T13:26:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 4341321 2010-08-30T13:26:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 71147 2010-08-30T13:26:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 4401086 2025-08-13T13:35:34.309579 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia