World Architecture Concise Illustrated Dictionary

Author: (USA) Burden
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Publish Date: 1999-10-01
Features: This book comprehensively introduces the basic information of architecture from all over the world and all periods, including styles, works, figures, and related theories, terms, and terminology. The book is accompanied by numerous illustrations to help readers systematically master the knowledge of various disciplines in architecture. The entire book includes over 5,000 images to support more than 3,000 entries and numerous sub-entries. The total number of terms directly related to design exceeds 1,500. Although this dictionary contains a large number of construction-related entries, it is still prepared for architectural design, with the selection of terms based on an architectural design perspective. They include: styles, from ancient to contemporary. Architectural types. Design, design elements, and composition. Building materials, especially those used in building structures. Building components, elements, and forms.