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How to Read Buildings A Crash Course in Architecture

Paperback • 2008 • English

How to Read Buildings A Crash Course in Architecture

By Carol Davidson Cragoe

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About the book

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...Show more

Architectural details, components and motifs
Architecture: residential and domestic buildings
Landscape architecture and design

Book details

ISBN

9780713686722

Publisher

Herbert

Published year

2008

Language

English

Original title

How to Read Buildings A Crash Course in Architecture

Format

Paperback

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