How to Read Buildings: A Crash Course in Architectural Styles

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How to Read Buildings: A Crash Course in Architectural Styles

This practical primer is a handbook for decoding a buildingâ€™s style, history, and evolution. Every building contains clues embedded in its design that identify not only its architectural style but also the story of who designed it, who it was built for, and why. Organized by architectural element (roofs, doors, windows, columns, domes, towers, arches, etc.), the book is roughly chronological within each section, examining the elements across history, through different architectural styles, and by geographical distribution. Additional chapters offer overviews of how architecture has been affected by geography, history, and religion, along with an illustrated timeline of architectural elements. Also included is a chapter on applied ornament and a handy introduction to naming each part of a building. All entries are accompanied by examples in the forms of period engravings, line drawings, and pictures. The extended captions make the book invaluable for anyone who has ever pondered the meaning or importance of a hipped roof, rounded doorway, or classical pediment.
Country USA
Brand Rizzoli
Manufacturer Rizzoli
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780847831128
Color Silver
ReleaseDate 2008-03-18
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780847831128

Country	USA
Brand	Rizzoli
Manufacturer	Rizzoli
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780847831128
Color	Silver
ReleaseDate	2008-03-18
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780847831128

How to Read Buildings: A Crash Course in Architectural Styles

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