Rudimentary Architecture for the Use of Beginners The Orders and Their Æsthetic Principles

** "Rudimentary Architecture for the Use of Beginners" by W. H. Leeds is an elementary architecture book from the 1800s. It gives people insight into classical architecture's beauty and artistic significance, explaining the basic rules and aesthetic ideas behind architectural designs. This guide distinguishes architecture from construction, highlighting its aesthetic appeal; it also offers an easy-to-understand look at the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian order. The author's focus is on helping amateur architects and fine art students understand and appreciate building designs by going into detail about columns, entablatures, and decorative elements. **