The Architecture of Libraries in Western Civilization: From the Minoan Era to Michelangelo

Reference Type	Book
Year of Publication	2017
Author	Author: Konstantinos Sp. Staikos Translator: Timothy Cullen Translator: Alexandra Doumas Translator: Nikos Koutras Translator: Katerina Spathi
Language	English
Number of Pages	453 pp.
Publisher	Oak Knoll
City	New Castle, DE
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Region	Europe
Library Type	Academic Libraries Archives and Special Collections Private/Personal Library Religious Libraries State/Government Libraries
Chronological Period	Ancient Period (pre 500) 6th century 7th century 8th century 9th century 10th century 11th century 12th century 13th century 14th century 15th century 16th century
ISBN	9781584563679
Annotation	Contents: The Greek world : typology and equipment of archival and academic libraries The Roman world: Greek and Roman architects in Rome. typology of the library, decoration, fittings and library organization The Byzantine world : from the monumental libraries of ancient times to sacristies and humble monastery libraries The Middle Ages: monastic, royal, university and private libraries. typology and equipment Renaissance: the evolution of the design of the library hall from the 14th century to the late renaissance. typology and equipment