A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture by James Stevens Curl
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.-
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'The best introduction to a broad understanding and appreciation of architecture is a good dictionaryJames Stevens Curl's is one of the best available.' 'Curl's dictionary informs and delights.' 'there is no better source of architectural reference available at the price' Anthony Symondson SJ, Catholic Herald
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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780198606789 |
| ISBN 10 | 0198606788 |
| Title | A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture |
| Author | James Stevens Curl |
| Series | Oxford Quick Reference |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2006-02-23 |
| Number of pages | 912 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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