Architecture: Classic and Early Christian

"Architecture: Classic and Early Christian" by T. Roger Smith is an illustrated look back into architectural history, reaching back to ancient civilizations and winding its way through early Christian designs. Written in the late 1800s, the book highlights the links between different architectural styles, particularly how Egyptian and Roman designs influenced early Christian architecture. Smith classifies architecture by building techniques, such as beam and arch systems and uses historical events and geography to explain architectural shifts. The book connects these ancient aesthetics to modern European architecture, promising a wide-ranging study of key architectural works and features in the following chapters.