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PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA

ISBN-101442263083

ISBN-139781442263086

eBay Product ID (ePID)219688484

Product Key Features

Edition2

Book TitleHistorical Dictionary of Architecture

Number of Pages462 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicDictionaries, Reference, History / General

Publication Year2016

FeaturesRevised

IllustratorYes

GenreArchitecture, Reference

AuthorAllison Lee Palmer

Book SeriesHistorical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.5 in

Item Weight30.2 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.3 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2016-002133

Reviews[The book] draws you in and keeps you there with fascinating material and many cross-references. The architects of many of the structures are also given coverage, and it should not be forgotten that entries on materials are also included, making this an entirely comprehensive volume for the general reader, student and researcher's reference shelf. It is a quick and easy-to-use reference book, just be careful of getting lost in the fascinating entries, it is very easy to be drawn further and deeper into its multidisciplinary contents., "[The book] draws you in and keeps you there with fascinating material and many cross-references. The architects of many of the structures are also given coverage, and it should not be forgotten that entries on materials are also included, making this an entirely comprehensive volume for the general reader, student and researcher's reference shelf. It is a quick and easy-to-use reference book, just be careful of getting lost in the fascinating entries, it is very easy to be drawn further and deeper into its multidisciplinary contents." -- Reference Reviews

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal720.3

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentList of Illustrations Editor's Foreword Jon Woronoff Preface Chronology Introduction THE DICTIONARY Bibliography About the Author

SynopsisThis second edition of Historical Dictionary of Architecture contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on architects, famous structures, types of materials, and the different architectural styles., This dictionary provides a historical overview of the major architectural developments and styles, building materials and types, major structures and locations, sites and architects. Historical eras like ancient Egyptian architecture and the Renaissance in Europe and movements such as Art Deco are covered. Materials discussed range from concrete, stone, glass and wood, while types of structures include architectural inventions such as the arch and dome to building types from monasteries and mosques to museums and skyscrapers. Major structures highlighted in this volume include not only great achievements such as Hagia Sophia and the Eiffel Tower, but also important sites such as the Great Zimbabwe and Angkor Wat, found on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. General geographical areas are also covered, such as African and Russian architecture. Noted architects include theorists from the ancient Chinese engineer Yu Hao Roman engineer Vitruvius to many current architects such as Zaha Hadid and Santiago Calatrava, with a focus on architects who have enjoyed lasting fame through history or have won international prizes such as the Pritzker Architecture Prize. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Architecture contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on architects, famous structures, types of materials, and the different architectural styles. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about architecture.

LC Classification NumberNA200.P35 2016