Baker, Herbert, Sir, 1862-19462006-08-172006-08-171909-01-01http://hdl.handle.net/2263/675Includes discussion of the history of architecture and urban planning in Europe, and what should be done in South Africa.The purpose of this paper is to plead for the revival in the laying out and designing of our cities and buildings of those principles of largeness of conception, restraint, and subordination of detail to a central idea which inspire what has sometimes been called "the grand manner" of architecture.27150196 bytesapplication/pdfenComplies with rights as specified by Collection AdministratorGrand MannerRichelieu, CardinalBlomfield, ReginaldL'Enfant, Pierre Charles, 1754-1825.Gothic revivalRenaissance architectureRuskin, JohnGreek architectureRoman architectureEgyptian architectureFrench townsUrban designEnglish townsSouth AfricaClassical architectureSouth African landscape designAcropolisVersaillesCity planning -- South AfricaArticle