Carol Davidson Cragoe
How to Read Buildings: A Crash Course in Architectural Styles
- Rizzoli International Publications
- 2008
- Taschenbuch
- 256 Seiten
- ISBN 9780847831128
This practical primer is a handbook for decoding a building's style, history, and evolution. Every building contains clues embedded in its design that identify not only its architectural style but also the story of who designed it, who it was built for, and why. Organized by architectural element (roofs, doors, windows, columns, domes, towers, arches, etc.), the book is roughly chronological within each section, examining the elements across history, through different architectural styles, and by geographical distribution. Additional chapters offer overviews of how architecture has been affected by geography, history, and religion, along with an illustrated timeline of architectural elements. Also included is a chapter on
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