Author Description
Written In A Clear And Concise Style, This Illustrated Dictionary Covers Every Period Of Western Architectural History. The Text Is Complemented By Over 250 Line Drawings And Meticulous Line Drawings, Labelled Cross-sections, And Diagrams. This Updated Edition Adds More Than 40 Completely New Entries, Including Many New Biographies Of Notable Architects, And Essential Updates To Several Existing Entries. James Stevens Curl And Susan Wilson. Includes Bibliographical References.
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THE THESIS
This reference work serves as a comprehensive guide to the terminology, history, and key figures of Western architecture. James Stevens Curl, a distinguished architectural historian, utilizes his extensive academic background to compile a rigorous lexicon that spans from antiquity to the contemporary era. The text provides precise definitions and historical context, supported by technical illustrations to clarify complex structural and stylistic concepts.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Definitions of architectural styles, movements, and technical terminology
- Biographical entries for significant architects throughout history
- Over 250 detailed line drawings, cross-sections, and structural diagrams
- Bibliographical references for further research
Scope Limits
- Focuses primarily on Western architectural traditions
- Does not provide exhaustive coverage of non-Western architectural history
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and academics frequently cite this volume as a foundational reference tool for students and professionals in the field of architecture. Readers often note the scholarly density of the entries and the utility of the technical illustrations for clarifying complex design concepts.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0191918741
ISBN-13:
9780191918742
Non-Fiction
Architecture
History
Architecture
Design
Reference
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