
A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
James Stevens Curl(Author)
Oxford University Press
2nd Edition
Published on 23. February 2006
Book
Hardback
912 pages
978-0-19-280630-7 (ISBN)
Description
Containing over 6,000 entries from Aalto to ziggurat, this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary of architecture available. Beautifully illustrated and written in a clear and concise style, it covers all periods of Western architectural history, from ancient times to the present day. It also includes concise biographies of leading architects, from Brunelleschi and Imhotep to Le Corbusier and Richard Rogers. The text is complemented by over 250 beautiful and meticulous line drawings, labelled 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, it is invaluable for students and professional architects, and provides a fascinating wealth of information for the general reader.
With clear descriptions providing in-depth analysis, it is invaluable for students and professional architects, and provides a fascinating wealth of information for the general reader.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Numerous line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 51 mm
Weight
1436 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-280630-7 (9780192806307)
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James Stevens Curl
A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Book
02/2006
2nd Edition
Oxford University Press
€14.87
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Content
PREFACE; DICTIONARY