Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture (Second Edition)

Burden, Ernest

ISBN 10: 0071375295 / ISBN 13: 9780071375290

Published by McGraw-Hill Professional, 2002

About this Item

Nearly as new copy. (see picture) 389 pages including index.

Seller Inventory # 019700

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture (Second Edition)
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071375295
• ISBN 13: 9780071375290
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis

Over 4,000 architectural definitions 3,000 defining illustrations

Meticulously written, heavily cross-referenced, and unique in the fact that it is a dictionary that can truly be called a visual resource, the Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture, Second Edition, is the best way for any designer or other interested professional or layperson -- to gain a complete understanding of architectural elements. Author Ernest Burden's unique resource contains nearly 4000 design-related definitions and more than 3000 illustrations -- far more than any other dictionary. And now, biographies of over 300 architects, with classic examples of their work, have been added to round out the coverage in this edition. You'll find full details and pictorial coverage of:

* Architectural Styles
*Details
*Building Elements
* Forms
* Building Systems

About the Author

Ernest Burden is an architect and consultant specializing in media and marketing strategies. He is an accomplished writer, having written over a dozen books, including McGraw-Hill’s Entourage and Visionary Architecture.