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A Concise Glossary of Architectural Terms

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Originally published in 1846 & revised & updated in 1896; this pocket-sized illustrated manual can be used either as a work reference for the home or as a handbook for people visiting historic buildings. Over 400 drawings depict all aspects of the subject, from the brickwork in the walls of ancient Rome to the vaulted roof of Westminster Abbey. As well as extended entries covering entire aspects of construction, Parker also included short definitions of less commonly used architectural terms, a history of the development of particular features, & entries concerning ornamentation & furniture of specific periods.

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A Concise Glossary of Architectural Terms, John Henry Parker

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1989
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Titolo
A Concise Glossary of Architectural Terms
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
1989
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
352
ISBN10
1851702660
ISBN13
9781851702664
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Originally published in 1846 & revised & updated in 1896; this pocket-sized illustrated manual can be used either as a work reference for the home or as a handbook for people visiting historic buildings. Over 400 drawings depict all aspects of the subject, from the brickwork in the walls of ancient Rome to the vaulted roof of Westminster Abbey. As well as extended entries covering entire aspects of construction, Parker also included short definitions of less commonly used architectural terms, a history of the development of particular features, & entries concerning ornamentation & furniture of specific periods.