In this volume; noted Columbia University Professor of Architecture Cyril M. Harris offers a unique tour through the entire history of architecture: an extraordinary compendium of clear; concise definitions for over 5;000 important terms. This thoroughly accurate and comprehensive gathering of architectural knowledge is complemented by an unprecedented collection of over 2;000 line drawings that richly illustrate significant aspects of architectural styles. Unusual cutaway views; close-ups of intricate details; and precisely rendered plans show many of the greatest architectural achievements of all time.From ancient ruins to twentieth-century Modernism; the Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Architecture covers the full spectrum of architectures rise and development. Subject areas include the following periods: Ancient; Islamic; Greek and Hellenistic; Mesoamerican; Roman; Romanesque; Early Christian; Gothic; Renaissance; Chinese; Japanese; Indian; and Modern. This volume is an important research tool that places particular emphasis on clarity and accuracy. For the architect; artist; historian; student; teacher; or architecture enthusiast; this valuable guide offers indispensable information and lucid illustrations covering the whole of architecture.
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