How to Read Buildings

This book 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.

ISBN	0713686723	Pages	256
ISBN13	9780713686722 (What's this?)	Weight (grammes)	398
Publisher	A & C Black Publishers Ltd	Published in	London
Imprint	Herbert Press Ltd	Height (mm)	165
Format	Paperback	Width (mm)	135
Publication date	22 Jan 2008	Spine width (mm)	17
DEWEY	721	Academic level	General
DEWEY edition	DC22

"An ideal book for the traveller, student of architecture or photographer" Suite101.com, September 14th 2008 'A great little book for anyone interested in architecture, including dozens of fine engravings with extended captions. A dip-in read and effective I-Spy guide.' Western Morning News (January 2010) 'A great pocket-sized aid to understanding the built landscape. Want to know the difference between Gothic and Baroque? A turret and a pinnacle? It's all in here.' Independent on Sunday (December 2010) 'A great pocket-size aid to understanding the built landscape.' Independent on Sunday (December 2010)

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