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How to Read Buildings
How to Read Buildings
Carol Davidson Cragoe
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Architektur - verständlich gemacht. Die illustrierte und verständliche Baustilkunde zu Stil, Entwicklung und Geschichte der Baukunst vom antiken ... und Aufrissen, Detail- und Gesamtansichten
Architektur - verständlich gemacht. Die illustrierte und verständliche Baustilkunde zu Stil, Entwicklung und Geschichte der Baukunst vom antiken ... und Aufrissen, Detail- und Gesamtansichten
Carol Davidson Cragoe
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How to Read Buildings: A Crash Course in Architecture

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How to Read Buildings: A Crash Course in Architecture

How to Read Buildings: A Crash Course in Architecture

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3.95 (632 Ratings by Goodreads)
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Published: 14 February, 2008

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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.
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Type Book
ISBN13 9780713686722
ISBN10 0713686723
Number Of Pages 256
Item Weight 399 g
Product Dimensions 136 x 22 x 164 mm
Publisher / Reseller Herbert Press Ltd
Format paperback
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An ideal book for the traveller, student of architecture or photographer Suite101.com, September 14th 2008 'A great little book for anyone interested in architecture, including dozens of fine engravings with extended captions. A dip-in read and effective I-Spy guide.' Western Morning News (January 2010) 'A great pocket-sized aid to understanding the built landscape. Want to know the difference between Gothic and Baroque? A turret and a pinnacle? It's all in here.' Independent on Sunday (December 2010) 'A great pocket-size aid to understanding the built landscape.' Independent on Sunday (December 2010)

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Dr Carol Davidson Cragoe is a well-respected academic who specialises in architectural history. She frequently teaches courses at Birkbeck College in London and she is the author of numerous books and papers on architectural history.

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