Monuments of Armenian Architecture
Hardcover
1972 · Beirut
by Kehyaian, Antoine
Beirut: Hamazkaine Cultural Association, 1972. Hardcover. G+ (Ex-library, with few markings, spine label, bookplate at front inside cover, pocket at rear, no dust jacket, first 8 pages of text were printed upside down and in reverse order but all are present, book & cover are in great condition with little edgewear if any.). Red faux leather boards, gilt letters on spine, 78 + xiv pp., + 92 color & BW plates. Preface is printed upside down. Text is in English. Plates carry captions in French, English and Armenian. "The Origins and Evolution of Armenian Architecture, Historical Survey." The bulk of the text is "Armenian Architecture, Analytical Essay" by A. Khatechatrian, which outlines the building history as well as design and construction methods, esp. of churches. (Inventory #: 135741)