In 1751, as part of an expedition to the eastern Mediterranean, John Wood and James Dawkins visited the ruins of the ancient cities of Palmyra and Baalbek. They found the ruins remarkably well preserved, offering outstanding examples of classical architecture. Wood and Dawkins took careful measurements and their draughtsman Giovanni Battista Borra made a series of outstanding drawings of the ruins - plans, prospects, decorations, inscriptions, etc. On his return Wood published their results in two separate volumes, bringing him rapid fame and establishing his reputation internationally. The volumes influenced antiquarians and architects in Europe and America and represent some of the earliest examples of a systematic approach to antiquarianism. Now extremely rare, these outstanding volumes are published here with a substantial new introduction by leading international scholar Benjamin Anderson.
- ISBN10 0282552618
- ISBN13 9780282552619
- Publish Date 23 April 2018
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Forgotten Books
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 66
- Language English