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.

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Main Author: Staikos, K. (Author)
Other Authors: Cullen, Timothy (Translator), Doumas, Alexandra (Translator), Koutras, Nikos (Translator), Spathi, Katerina (Translator)
Other title:Architektonikē tōn vivliothēkōn ston dytiko politismo. English
Format: Book
Language:English
Greek
Published: New Castle, DE : Athens, Greece : Oak Knoll Press ; ATON Publications, [2017]
Edition:First English edition.
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Table of 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.