The Mathematics of the Ideal Villa and Other Essays - by Colin Rowe (Paperback)

This collection of essays by an important architectural theorist offers a comprehensive exploration of modern architecture, including comparisons of designs by Palladio and Le Corbusier, discussions of mannerism and utopian architecture, and insights into the architecture of Chicago.

With a focus on the history of ideas and the clashing courses of modern movement, this book provides a dramatic theatre for the polemics and conflicts of architectural theory.

Whether you're an architect, designer, or simply a lover of great design, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of modern architecture.