A Dictionary of Architecture And Landscape Architecture - Couverture souple

Curl, James Stevens

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0198606788 ISBN 13 : 9780198606789

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2006

Synopsis

Containing over 5,000 entries from Aalto to ziggurat, this is the comprehensive dictionary of architecture. This book covers various periods of Western architectural history, from ancient times to the modern times. It serves as a useful work of reference for both students of architecture and the general reader, as well as professional architects.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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 complimented 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.

Biographie de l'auteur

Professor James Stevens Curl is a leading British architectural historian. His many stimulating studies include The English Heritage Book of Victorian Churches, Egyptomania: The Egyptian Revival as a Recurring Theme in the History of Taste, A Celebration of Death, Classical Architecture, and The Art and Architecture of Freemasonry (which won the Sir Banister Fletcher award for Best Book of the Year on Architecture in 1992). From 1970 to 1973 he was Architectural Editor of the Survey of London, and was Architectural Adviser to the Scottish Committee for European Architectural Heritage Year 1975.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0198606788
• ISBN 13: 9780198606789
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 912