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Book Synopsis The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture by : John Fleming
Download or read book The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture written by John Fleming and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2000-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a major revision and expansion of what has long been recognized as a basic reference in its field. Besides updating the existing text, the authors have broadened the book by including many new entries on landscape architecture as well as by significantly increasing their treatment of American architects and architecture. This is a highly readable work, worldwide in scope, covering architecture from ancient times to the present. Major entries on key individuals, styles, movements, materials, and terms range up to several pages in length and include cross references and bibliographies for further reading. This is an essential addition to the reference shelf of every architectural student and buff.
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Architecture by : Nikolaus Pevsner
Download or read book A Dictionary of Architecture written by Nikolaus Pevsner and published by Woodstock, N.Y. : The Overlook Press. This book was released on 1966 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A profusely illustrated reference-guide that describes, catalogs, and explicates the terms, styles, movements, types, materials, methods, specific achievements, and leading practitioners of world architecture throughout history.
Book Synopsis The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture by : John Fleming
Download or read book The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture written by John Fleming and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Penguin Dictionary of Architecture by : Fleming J.
Download or read book Penguin Dictionary of Architecture written by Fleming J. and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Architecture and Building Construction by : Nikolas Davies
Download or read book Dictionary of Architecture and Building Construction written by Nikolas Davies and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008 with total page 738 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 20,000 words and terms individually defined, the Dictionary offers huge coverage for anyone studying or working in architecture, construction or any of the built environment fields. The innovative and detailed cross-referencing system allows readers to track down elusive definitions from general subject headings. Starting from only the vaguest idea of the word required, a reader can quickly track down precisely the term they are looking for. The book is illustrated with stunning drawings that provide a visual as well as a textual definition of both key concepts and subtle differences in meaning. Davies and Jokiniemi's work sets a new standard for reference books for all those interested in the buildings that surround us. To browse the book and to see how this title is an invaluable resource for both students and professionals alike, visit www.architectsdictionary.com.
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Download or read book The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture written by and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture by : John Fleming
Download or read book The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture written by John Fleming and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture, [by] John Fleming, Hugh Honour, Nikolaus Pevsner by : John Fleming
Download or read book The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture, [by] John Fleming, Hugh Honour, Nikolaus Pevsner written by John Fleming and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Architecture by : Sir Nikolaus Pevsner
Download or read book A Dictionary of Architecture written by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture by : John Fleming
Download or read book The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture written by John Fleming and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Dictionary of the Decorative Arts by : John Fleming
Download or read book Dictionary of the Decorative Arts written by John Fleming and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 902 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 4000 entries on furniture, glass, rugs, porcelain, pottery, silver, pewter, brass, ivory, jade, tapestries, leatherwork, plastics, basketry, wallpapers, semi-precious stones, etc.
Book Synopsis The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture by : John Fleming
Download or read book The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture written by John Fleming and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Historical Dictionary of Architecture by : Allison Lee Palmer
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Architecture written by Allison Lee Palmer and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-05-26 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary provides a historical overview of the major architectural developments and styles, building materials and types, major structures and locations, sites and architects. Historical eras like ancient Egyptian architecture and the Renaissance in Europe and movements such as Art Deco are covered. Materials discussed range from concrete, stone, glass and wood, while types of structures include architectural inventions such as the arch and dome to building types from monasteries and mosques to museums and skyscrapers. Major structures highlighted in this volume include not only great achievements such as Hagia Sophia and the Eiffel Tower, but also important sites such as the Great Zimbabwe and Angkor Wat, found on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. General geographical areas are also covered, such as African and Russian architecture. Noted architects include theorists from the ancient Chinese engineer Yu Hao Roman engineer Vitruvius to many current architects such as Zaha Hadid and Santiago Calatrava, with a focus on architects who have enjoyed lasting fame through history or have won international prizes such as the Pritzker Architecture Prize. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Architecture contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on architects, famous structures, types of materials, and the different architectural styles. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about architecture.
Book Synopsis The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture by : James Stevens Curl
Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture written by James Stevens Curl and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2015-02-26 with total page 1040 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing over 6,000 entries from Aalto to Zwinger and written in a clear and concise style, this authoritative dictionary covers architectural history in detail, from ancient times to the present day. It also includes concise biographies of hundreds of architects from history (excluding living persons), from Sir Francis Bacon and Imhotep to Liang Ssu-ch'eng and Francis Inigo Thomas. The text is complemented by over 260 beautiful and meticulous line drawings, labelled cross-sections, and diagrams. These include precise drawings of typical building features, making it easy for readers to identify particular period styles. This third edition of The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture has been extensively revised and expanded, with over 900 new entries including hundreds of definitions of garden and landscape terms such as Baroque garden, floral clock, hortus conclusus, and Zen garden-design. Each entry is followed by a mini-bibliography, with suggestions for further reading. The full bibliography to the first edition (previously only available online) has also been fully updated and expanded, and incorporated into this new edition. This is an essential work of reference for anyone with an interest in architectural and garden history. With clear descriptions providing in-depth analysis, it is invaluable for students, professional architects, art historians, and anyone interested in architecture and garden design, and provides a fascinating wealth of information for the general reader.
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery by : Ad de Vries
Download or read book Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery written by Ad de Vries and published by Amsterdam ; London : North-Holland Publishing Company. This book was released on 1974 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Penguin Dictionary of Islam by : Azim Nanji
Download or read book The Penguin Dictionary of Islam written by Azim Nanji and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2008-04-24 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Islam today is a truly global faith, yet it remains somewhat of an enigma to many of us. Each and every day our newspapers are saturated with references to Islam; Quran, Taliban, Hijab, Fatwa, Allah, Sunni, Jihad, Shia, the list goes on. But how much do we really understand? Are we, in fact, misunderstanding? The Penguin Dictionary of Islam provides complete, impartial answers. It includes extensive coverage of the historical formations of the worldwide Muslim community and highlights key modern Muslim figures and events. Understanding Islam is vital to understanding our world and this text is the definitive authority, designed for both general and academic readers.
Book Synopsis The Penguin Dictionary of Design and Designers by : Simon Jervis
Download or read book The Penguin Dictionary of Design and Designers written by Simon Jervis and published by Allen Lane. This book was released on 1984 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: