Problems in Periclean Buildings

"Problems in Periclean Buildings" by G. W. Elderkin is an academic exploration of the architectural anomalies found within the buildings of Athens' Periclean era such as the Propylaea and the Erechtheum. The study seeks to explain the design and construction choices made by architects of that time by investigating the irregularities in design. Through the examination of asymmetrical arrangements and design choices, the book considers how visual perception, site-specific challenges or limitations, and mythical influences shaped the overall user experience and public view of these famous structures. Elderkin merges existing information with his own observations to pose important questions on the architectural intent behind these classical monuments.