A Dictionary of Architecture |
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| Author:
| Curl, James Stevens |
| As told to:
| Sambrook, John |
| Series title: | Oxford Paperback Reference Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-280017-6 |
| Publication Date: | May 2000 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $34.95 |
Book Description:
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Offering lucid explanations for terms ranging from Aalto to ziggurat, this is an authoritative, accessible guide to architecture and its history. Comprehensive and up to date, A Dictionary of Architecture features more than 5,000 entries--twice as many as its nearest competitor--and provides extensive coverage for all periods of Western architectural history, from ancient times to the present day. With over 250 attractive illustrations, all adding crucial visual information, this is an...
More DescriptionOffering lucid explanations for terms ranging from Aalto to ziggurat, this is an authoritative, accessible guide to architecture and its history. Comprehensive and up to date, A Dictionary of Architecture features more than 5,000 entries--twice as many as its nearest competitor--and provides extensive coverage for all periods of Western architectural history, from ancient times to the present day. With over 250 attractive illustrations, all adding crucial visual information, this is an essential resource for anyone interested in architecture.