The Ut poesis architectura of Germain Boffrand

Studies an 18-page section, entitled Principes d'architecture tires de l'Art Poetique d'Horace, from Boffrand's treatise on architecture, noting substantial interest in this passage on the part of 18th c. architectural theorists. Considers Boffrand's career, outlines the general theoretical background of the Principes and establishes the systematical significance of the Principes for Boffrand's theory. Provides a detailed analysis of the Livre d'architecture itself.