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A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture

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912 pages | Numerous line drawings | 196x129mm

978-0-19-860678-9 | Paperback | 23 February 2006

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Contains over 6,000 entries and over 250 illustrations
Fully revised and updated: new edition includes landscape terms, biographies of important modern architects, and over 50 new illustrations
Comprehensive coverage of architectural terms with clear definitions
1st edition was critically acclaimed: this new edition expands the dictionary and brings it completely up-to-date, while maintaining the high standard of the previous edition
Cross-referenced for ease of use

New to this edition

Fully revised and updated including extensive bibliographic references, and terms covering landscape architecture
Expanded by over 200 pages
Over 50 beautiful new line drawings, including labelled cross-sections and typical period features
Includes biographies of modern architects

Containing over 6,000 entries from Aalto to ziggurat, this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary of architecture available. Beautifully illustrated and written in a clear and concise style, it covers all periods of Western architectural history, from ancient times to the present day. It also includes concise biographies of leading architects, from Brunelleschi and Imhotep to Le Corbusier and Richard Rogers. The text is complimented by over 250 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.

The first edition of the Dictionary of Architecture received excellent reviews. Now it has been fully revised, and expanded, bringing it completely up-to-date. New entries include definitions of landscape terms, and biographies of modern architects. Each entry is followed by a mini-bibliography, with suggestions for further reading. It also contains over 50 new illustrations.

This is an essential work of reference for anyone with an interest in architecture. With clear descriptions providing in-depth analysis, it is invaluable for students and professional architects, and provides a fascinating wealth of information for the general reader.

Readership: Anyone interested in architecture: students of architecture and architectural history, professional architects, landscape architects, visitors to churches, country houses, etc.

The specification in this catalogue, including without limitation price, format, extent, number of illustrations, and month of publication, was as accurate as possible at the time the catalogue was compiled. Occasionally, due to the nature of some contractual restrictions, we are unable to ship a specific product to a particular territory. Jacket images are provisional and liable to change before publication.

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