Title
Architectural Details: A Visual Guide To 5000 Years Of Building Styles
Processing time: 1-3 days
US Orders Ships in: 3-5 days
International Orders Ships in: 8-12 days
Return Policy: 15-days return on defective items
Payment Option
Do You Know A Doric Column When You See One? Of Course. But What About An Entablature, A Hypostyle, A Pylon, Or A Pagoda? Architectural Details Uses Beautifully Engraved Plates From The Great Works Of Architectural History To Illustrate A Showandtell Journey Round The Architecture Of Civilizations East And West, From Ancient Egypt To The Industrial Revolution. Most Of The Drawings And Engravings Have Been Taken From Early Sources, Unparalleled For Their Elegance And Delicacy Of Line, As Well As For The Amount Of Fine Detail They Offer. Extended Captions And Annotation Supply You With A Complete Naming Of Parts Which, As Well As Identifying And Defining The Correct Terminology, Will Help You To Understand How Architects Have Planned And Made The Buildings Of The Past, From Amenhotep To Palladio, And Vitruvius To Wren.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Architectural Details: A Visual Guide to 5000 Years of Building Styles'? A: The book focuses on illustrating various architectural styles from different civilizations over the past 5000 years, using engraved plates and detailed captions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Emily Cole.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Architectural Details' contain? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Architectural Details'? A: The book was published on September 15, 2017.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various architectural elements and styles, including Doric columns, entablatures, hypostyles, pylons, and pagodas.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in architecture? A: Yes, the book is suitable for beginners as it provides clear definitions and illustrations of architectural terms and concepts.
- Q: Are there illustrations included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes beautifully engraved plates that illustrate architectural styles and details.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the terminology and details of architectural elements, as well as the historical context of various building styles.
- Q: Is this book a good reference for students studying architecture? A: Yes, this book serves as an excellent reference for students and anyone interested in understanding architectural history and styles.