A Concise Dictionary of Architectural Terms: Illustrated - Brossura

Parker, John Henry

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0486433021 ISBN 13: 9780486433028

Casa editrice: Dover Pubns, 2004

Riassunto

John Henry Parker's remarkably timeless dictionary of architecture, first published in 1846, became such a success that he continued to revise it for several years. A profusely illustrated manual that is valuable as a reference or as a portable guide on visits to historical buildings, this authoritative glossary of nearly 500 words used in Greek, Roman, Italian, and Gothic architecture remains highly instructive and informative.
Accurate engravings complement many of the author's incisive descriptions — from a buttress in Glastonbury Abbey to zig-zag mouldings in a Norman doorway. Extended entries cover arches, windows, tombs, and other architectural elements; while shorter notes define less commonly used terms such as cavetto, dado, and embrasure.
An indispensable reference for architects and students of architecture, the text includes a topographical index to the illustrations, identifying the many British cathedrals, castles, and parish churches used as examples.

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''A relevant and practical aide.'' --Clem Labine's Traditional Building.

Product Description:

First published in 1846, this illustrated dictionary of architecture was so successful that the author revised it several times. It remains one of the best guides to hundreds of terms used in Greek, Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance architecture. "A relevant and practical aide." - Clem Labine's Traditional Building.

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• Editore: Dover Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0486433021
• ISBN 13: 9780486433028
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 335