
A Concise History of Architectural Styles
Emily Cole(Editor)
Herbert Press Ltd
Published on 30. June 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-7136-6744-8 (ISBN)
Description
This beautiful book explores the development of architecture around the world from the ancient civilisations of Egypt and the Near East through the Industrial Revolution. It presents a diverse series of building styles and architectural detailing which will fascinate and delight everyone who is interested in buildings and how they have developed over the years. The book is illustrated with drawings and beautifully detailed engraved plates. Most of these are from early sources, and their extended captions provide a comprehensive naming of architectural elements. The captions are also a useful guide to architectural terminology. The book is a must for anyone interested in the story of architecture.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
750 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 196 mm
Weight
1380 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7136-6744-8 (9780713667448)
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