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A guide to achitectural styles

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381 illustrations, 14 in colour The history of architectural styles is the history of man's need for security and shelter, comfort, decoration and individuality as manifested in his buildings over the ages. This book looks at the historical emergence of architectural styles in the western tradition as well as in non-European cultures, from prehistory to the present day, illustrating each style with photographs, plans and drawings. The book also contains pictorial display of the main features which distinguish styles in key architectural elements such as columns, capitals, doors and windows and facades, and ends with a glossary of architectural terms.

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A guide to achitectural styles, Herbert Pothorn

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1983
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Titolo
A guide to achitectural styles
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
1983
Formato
Copertina rigida
ISBN10
0714822639
ISBN13
9780714822631
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381 illustrations, 14 in colour The history of architectural styles is the history of man's need for security and shelter, comfort, decoration and individuality as manifested in his buildings over the ages. This book looks at the historical emergence of architectural styles in the western tradition as well as in non-European cultures, from prehistory to the present day, illustrating each style with photographs, plans and drawings. The book also contains pictorial display of the main features which distinguish styles in key architectural elements such as columns, capitals, doors and windows and facades, and ends with a glossary of architectural terms.