In things to be seen at once, much variety makes confusion, another vice of beauty. In things that are not seen at once, and have no respect one to another, great variety is commendable, provided this variety transgress not the rules of optics and geometry.
Architecture has its political Use; publick Buildings being the Ornament of a Country; it establishes a Nation, draws People and Commerce; makes the … - Christopher Wren
Architecture has its political Use; publick Buildings being the Ornament of a Country; it establishes a Nation, draws People and Commerce; makes the …
- Christopher Wren
Choose an author as you choose a friend. - Christopher Wren
Choose an author as you choose a friend.
The secret of architectural excellence is to translate the proportions of a dachshund into bricks, mortar and marble. - Christopher Wren
The secret of architectural excellence is to translate the proportions of a dachshund into bricks, mortar and marble.
In things to be seen at once, much variety makes confusion, another vice of beauty. In things that are not seen at once, and have no respect one to a… - Christopher Wren
In things to be seen at once, much variety makes confusion, another vice of beauty. In things that are not seen at once, and have no respect one to a…
A time will come when men will stretch out their eyes. They should see planets like our Earth - Christopher Wren
A time will come when men will stretch out their eyes. They should see planets like our Earth
Architecture aims at Eternity - Christopher Wren
Architecture aims at Eternity
Mathematical demonstrations being built upon the impregnable Foundations of Geometry and Arithmetick are the only truths that can sink into the Mind … - Christopher Wren
Mathematical demonstrations being built upon the impregnable Foundations of Geometry and Arithmetick are the only truths that can sink into the Mind …
He was of opinion that what we now vulgarly call the Gothick, ought properly and truly be named Saracenick Architecture refined by the Christians. - Christopher Wren
He was of opinion that what we now vulgarly call the Gothick, ought properly and truly be named Saracenick Architecture refined by the Christians.
Variety of uniformities makes complete beauty. - Christopher Wren
Variety of uniformities makes complete beauty.
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