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Understanding Architecture : Understanding Architecture - Jeremy  Melvin

Understanding Architecture

Understanding Architecture

By: Jeremy Melvin

Paperback | 17 January 2018 | Edition Number 2

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This is an easy to use guide to a wide range of architectural styles, from classical times through to the post-modern era. For each style there is a definition, an introduction to the topic, a list of key architects, keywords, and key works as well as suggestions of other styles you might be interested in.

Isms: Understanding Architecture is a must for anyone interested in architecture and wanting to know more - whether they be sightseers, visitors to historic buildings or more knowledgeable connoisseurs.

A new edition of the original bestselling title, Isms: Understanding Architecture now includes four brand new chapters covering Performatism, Ornamentalism, Giganticism and Bioclimatism.
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From Shintoism to imperialism, this book examines and explains the world's great structures. * Wanderlust *
The best value short guide to architecture this reviewer can recall... Any student would benefit from having this on their shelf. * The Architectural Review *

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