How to Read Buildings : A Crash Course in Architecture (9780713686722)

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.

Product details

• Format Paperback | 256 pages
• Dimensions 135 x 165 x 17mm | 398g
• Publication date 28 Mar 2008
• Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Imprint Herbert Press Ltd
• Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom
• Language English
• Illustrations note 600+
• ISBN10 0713686723
• ISBN13 9780713686722
• Bestsellers rank 91,560

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