Visual Dictionary of Architecture

by Gavin Ambrose, Paul Harris, Sally Stone

The Visual Dictionary of Architecture is a comprehensive guide to the numerous terms associated with, and used within, the field of architecture. Over 250 architectural terms are explained and contextualised, with concise definitions accompanied by illustrations and examples taken from historical and contemporary architecture. The dictionary covers traditional terms still in current usage, modern terminology and a wide variety of practical terms, movements and styles.

Genres: Architecture

290 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 5, 2007

Reviews

[Saba Rostamnezhad · Rating 3 out of 5]

Every body know some of its terms like window, master planning or stairs. these are so obvious. Also, most of the none-architect people know half of its words. but a few of them were new and interesting for me. such as Ha-Ha wall.

I would recommend it only to freshman architects students and architecture enthusiasts. in addition, it is short and full of pictures it is fun to look at.