How to Read Buildings

How to Read Buildings
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Publisher : Herbert Press
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 1912217309
ISBN-13 : 9781912217304
Rating : 4/5 (304 Downloads)

Book Synopsis How to Read Buildings by : Carol Davidson Cragoe

Download or read book How to Read Buildings written by Carol Davidson Cragoe and published by Herbert Press. This book was released on 2018-03-08 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Read Buildings is a practical primer to looking at architecture and all the elements that are included in buildings, from cornices and friezes to columns and porticos - all facets of buildings are included. Each chapter takes an architectural element and looks at its variety across various historical periods and geographical locations. Examples are shown through dozens of fine engravings with extended captions, creating a dip-in read and an effective I-Spy guide. Additional sections look at the clues offerred by history, geography and religion (with a timeline showing how and where architectural elements have been introduced), and at the significance of the ornaments.


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