A Dictionary of Architecture by James Stevens Curl

A Dictionary of Architecture by James Stevens Curl

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A comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary of architecture, illustrated and written in a clear and concise style. This reference work covers all periods of Western architectural history, from ancient times to the present day and includes concise biographies of leading architects.

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A Dictionary of Architecture by James Stevens Curl

Containing over 5,000 entries from Aalto to ziggurat, this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary of architecture in paperback. Beautifully illustrated and written in a clear and concise style, it is an invaluable work of reference for both students of architecture and the general reader, as well as professional architects. Covers all periods of Western architectural history, from ancient times to the present day Concise biographies of leading architects, from Brunelleschi and Imhotep to Le Corbusier and Richard Rogers Over 250 illustrations specially drawn for this volume
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ISBN 13 9780192800176
ISBN 10 0192800175
Title A Dictionary of Architecture
Author James Stevens Curl
Series Oxford Quick Reference Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 2000-05-01
Number of pages 848
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