James Stevens Curl , Susan Wilson
The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture (Oxford Quick Reference)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199674992
- author:
- James Stevens Curl , Susan Wilson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 896
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 4.8 x 13 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Architecture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture provides in-depth analysis and clear descriptions of architectural history, covering styles from ancient times to the present day. With over 6,000 entries, this authoritative dictionary includes concise biographies of hundreds of architects, as well as precise drawings of typical building features. The third edition has been extensively revised and expanded, with over 900 new entries including 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, providing suggestions for further reading. This wealth of information makes it invaluable for students, professional architects, art historians, and anyone interested in architecture and garden design.
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