Architecture

Architecture: A Spotters Guide

The Essential Enthusiast's Companion

by Sarah Cunliffe, Jean Loussier, Sara Hunt

Description

Confused about the difference between Baroque and Rococo? Curious about the latest architectural trends, or maybe the ancient traditions of Japan? Wondering if the White House has Doric or Corinthian columns?

Architecture: A Spotter’s Guide takes you on a whirlwind tour of our rich and varied architectural heritage. However much, or little, you know about architecture, you’ll find this concise, worldwide guide to our remarkably diverse built landscape invaluable.

Not only does it provide a richly illustrated, easy-to-use reference to the major trends that have prevailed in architecture since Classical antiquity, it also outlines the key features that will enable you to identify the style of almost any building that catches your attention, giving you a whole new outlook on your surroundings.

Architecture: A Spotters Guide

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Bibliographic Information

  • Imprint Saraband
  • Publication Date 20120935
  • Orginal LanguageEnglish
  • ISBN/Identifier 9781908643094 / 1908643099
  • Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
  • FormatPaperback
  • Primary Price £14.95
  • Pages288
  • ReadershipGeneral - Trade
  • Publish StatusPublished
  • Responsibilityby Hunt Cunliffe
  • Page size180x150mm
  • Illustration400 colour photos
  • Biblio NotesPublished 18/7/2013.
  • Reference CodeBDZ0018572489

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