Dictionary of Architecture

Dictionary of Architecture
ISBN-10
1840138831
ISBN-13
9781840138832
Category
Architecture
Pages
834
Language
English
Published
2005
Author
James Stevens Curl

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Containing over 500 entries, this text explains clearly the main architectural terms and styles with the help of line drawings. Concise biographies from all periods outline major architects and their most notable works.

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