Book treasure of the month March

Architectura recreationis and Architectura Privata
Joseph Furttenbach. Augsburg (Johann Schultes). 1640 and 1641. Ref.: RARA2 II 4669 and 4669a. Project number: 28-2025.4669-a

Civilischen Gebäwen: In vier Vnterschidliche Hauptstuck eingetheilt ; Erstlich, wie man für die Privat Personen, vnd Burgersleut ... erbawen kan ; Zum Andern, in was Form vnnd Gestalt die Adeliche Schlösser ... (1640) and
Architectvra Privata Das ist, Gründliche Beschreibung, Neben conterfetischer Vorstellung, inn was Form vnd Manier, ein gar Irregular, Burgerliches Wohn-Hauß, Jedoch mit seinen sehr guten Commoditeten erbawet, darbey ein Ruest, vnd Kunst Kammer auffgericht : Ingleichem mit Garten, Blumen, Wasser, neben einem Grottenwercklin versehen, unnd also schon zu gutem Ende ist gebracht worden ; Darbey ... zu erlehrnen, in was Gestalt, man die Berlemuttere ... palliren, ... solle (1641)

are two books by the German architect Joseph Furttenbach (1591 to 1667), which have been published within a short period of time. The first book is devoted to designs for leisure and entertainment, while the second deals with residential and private buildings. Both books are significant for their detailed illustrations in the form of copperplate engravings and are an essential part of Furttenbach's contributions to architectural theory and practice.

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