Some old masters of Greek architecture

The author surveys the lives, legends, and surviving attributions of ancient Greek architects, tracing developments from mythical and archaic builders through the originators of the three classical orders, the Periclean golden age, and the later Alexandrian and Roman periods. Presented as a series of biographical sketches and historical notes, the work collects traditions, architectural principles, and examples of sculptural ornament, while lamenting the obscurity that has hidden many creators' names. It functions as a compact catalogue of individual practitioners and epochs, intended as an introductory, selective overview rather than exhaustive history.