A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

Containing over 6,000 entries from alto to ziggurat, this authoritative dictionary of architecture covers all periods of Western architectural history, from ancient times to the present day. Beautifully illustrated and written in a clear and concise style, it also includes brief biographies of leading architects, from Brunelleschi and Imhotep to Le Corbusier and Richard Rogers. The text is complimented by over 250 beautiful and meticulous line drawings, labeled cross-sections and diagrams. These include precise drawings of typical building features, making it easy for readers to identify particular period styles.
The first edition of the Dictionary of Architecture received excellent reviews. Now it has been fully revised and expanded, bringing it completely up-to-date. New entries include definitions of landscape terms and biographies of modern architects. Each entry is followed by a mini-bibliography, with suggestions for further reading. It also contains over 50 new illustrations.
This is an essential work of reference for anyone with an interest in architecture. With clear descriptions providing in-depth analysis, the second edition of A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture is invaluable for students and professional architects, and provides a fascinating wealth of information for the general reader.

General

Imprint:	Oxford University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Oxford Paperback Reference Series
Release date:	February 2006
First published:	June 2007
Authors:	James Stevens Curl
Dimensions:	196 x 129 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	912
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-860678-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Promotions
LSN:	0-19-860678-8
Barcode:	9780198606789

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