Chapter II: Classical Architecture

Introduction and Subdivision

1. The general character of classical architecture

(_a_) Serviceableness to a definite end

(_b_) The nature of the fitness or power of adaptation of such a structure to such an end

(_c_) The relatively greater artistic freedom of such architecture. Architecture as frozen music. The dwelling-house

2. The fundamental determinants of architectural forms in their separation

(_a_) Buildings of wood and stone. The question of their historical priority

(_b_) The specific forms of the parts of a temple-dwelling.

[(_α_) Features of support. The column

(_β_) The thing supported. The entablature, in its architecture, cornice, etc.

(_γ_) That which encloses. The walls and partitions]

(_c_) The classical temple in its entirety

[(_α_) The horizontal rather than soaring-up character

(_β_) The simplicity and proportion

(_γ_) The nature of its elaboration]

3. The different constructive types of classical architecture

(_a_) The Doric, Ionian, and Corinthian types, compared

and contrasted

(_b_) The Roman type of building. The vault

(_c_) General character of Roman architecture