How to Read Buildings: A Crash Course in Architecture

Cragoe, Carol Davidson

ISBN 10: 0713686723 / ISBN 13: 9780713686722

Editore: Herbert Press Ltd, 2008

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• Titolo: How to Read Buildings: A Crash Course in Architecture
• Editore: Herbert Press Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0713686723
• ISBN 13: 9780713686722
• Rilegatura: Brossura
• Condizione: Like New

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This book is a practical primer to looking at architecture and all the elements that are included in buildings, from cornices and friezes to columns and porticos - all facets of buildings are included. Each chapter takes an architectural element and looks at its variety across various historical periods and geographical locations. Examples are shown through dozens of fine engravings with extended captions, creating a dip-in read and an effective I-Spy guide. Additional sections look at the clues offerred by history, geography and religion (with a timeline showing how and where architectural elements have been introduced), and at the significance of the ornaments.