A Visual Dictionary of Architecture [Anglais] [Broché]

A Visual Dictionary of Architecture is a remarkable, on-of-a-kind compendium which uses a combination of textual definitions and hundreds of superb line drawings to illuminate a comprehensive body of essential terms in architecture, including important interrelationships between building components. Grouped by themes, such as history, systems, structures, forms, construction, environmental issues, and behavior, all terms have their visual complement and can be readily accessed in a number of different ways. A Visual Dictionary of Architecture is an authoritative source of information for anyone tracking down an elusive word, and a delight for simple armchair browsing! --Ce texte fait référence à l'édition Relié .

This book defines over 5,000 terms relating to architectural design, history, and technology. It is the only dictionary that provides concise, accurate definitions illustrated with finely detailed, hand-rendered drawings, each executed in Mr. Ching's signature style.

This remarkable, one-of-a-kind compendium uses a combination of textual definitions and hundreds of superb line drawings to illuminate a comprehensive body of essential terms in architecture, including important interrelationships between building components. Grouped by themes, all terms have their visual complement and can be readily accessed in several different ways.

Unique visual dictionary of architectural terms. Author abandons the alphabet, instead clustering terms around 68 basic aspects of architectural design, history, and technology. Ching is a distinguished architect, author, and illustrator. --Ce texte fait référence à l'édition Relié .

"The symbolic relationship between graphic and verbal communication is the basis for this visual dictionary of architecture." - Frank Ching

"Frank Ching's technical dexterity has now reached legendary artistic levels... This reference book is a treasure to be valued for the wealth of information it provides. As you read, each page becomes more and more enlightening." - Journal of Interior Design

"Ching's clear definitions and over 3,000 accompanying line drawings make this book a valuable, graphically striking resource." - Interiors

"The premise behind the book is straightforward and logical that designers will immediately ask themselves why they didn't write and illustrate it themselves."" - Contract Design