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The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture

by Susan Wilson

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Containing over 6,000 entries from Aalto to Zwinger and written in a clear and concise style, this authoritative dictionary covers architectural history in detail, from ancient times to the present day. It also includes concise biographies of hundreds of architects from history (excluding living persons), from Sir Francis Bacon and Imhotep to Liang Ssu-ch'eng and Francis Inigo Thomas. The text is complemented by over 260 beautiful and meticulous line drawings, labelled cross-sections, and diagrams. These include precise drawings of typical building features, making it easy for readers to identify particular period styles.

This third edition of The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture has been extensively revised and expanded, with over 900 new entries including hundreds of definitions of garden and landscape terms such as Baroque garden, floral clock, hortus conclusus, and Zen garden-design. Each entry is followed by a mini-bibliography, with suggestions for further reading. With clear descriptions providing in-depth analysis, it is invaluable for students, professional architects, art historians, and anyone interested in architecture and garden design, and provides a fascinating wealth of information for the general reader.

Covers all periods of western architectural history including biographies of architects and others who have made significant contributions to the field of architecture.

Curl and Wilson's offering and its online version are highly recommended for breadth, conciseness, clarity, and intelligent organization.-- R.T. Clement, CHOICE



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  • Oxford University Press, Brand
  • Apr 1, 2016 Pub Date:
  • 019967499X ISBN-10:
  • 9780199674992 ISBN-13:
  • 896 Pages
  • 019967499X ISBN-10
  • 9780199674992 ISBN-13
  • 7.6 in * 5 in * 1.7 in Dimensions:
  • 1 lb Weight: