The Grammar of Architecture

The Grammar of Architecture

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Book Description
Do you know a Doric column when you see one? Perhaps. But what about an entablature, a pylon, or a pagoda? THE GRAMMAR OF ARCHITECTURE uses beautifully engraved plates from the great works of architectural history to illustrate a show-and-tell journey around the architecture of civilizations east and west, from Ancient Egypt to the Industrial Revolution. Extended captions and annotations supply the reader with a complete naming of parts and an explanation of how architects have planned and made the buildings of the past, from Amhotep to the Palladio, and Vitruvius to Wren.

About the Author
Emily Cole is an architectural historian currently working at English Heritage. She lives in London.

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Book Contents:

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8. Under Sail: Aboard the World's Finest Boats
9. Wellness Centers : A Guide for the Design Professional (Wiley Series in Healthcare and Senior Living Design)
10. Zen Simple

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