Architectural Styles: A Visual Guide
A hand-drawn guide to architectural styles throughout history Architectural Styles is an incomparable guide to architectural styles across the centuries and around the world. Modeled after an architect’s plein air sketchbook, the volume features hundreds of detailed drawings by esteemed architectural illustrator Robbie Polley alongside incisive and informative descriptions. This unique guidebook takes readers from […]
A hand-drawn guide to architectural styles throughout history
Architectural Styles is an incomparable guide to architectural styles across the centuries and around the world. Modeled after an architect’s plein air sketchbook, the volume features hundreds of detailed drawings by esteemed architectural illustrator Robbie Polley alongside incisive and informative descriptions. This unique guidebook takes readers from Europe and the Americas to Egypt, China, and India. It covers a host of historical and contemporary architectural styles, from ancient and classical to Pre-Columbian, Romanesque, Renaissance, Palladian, art nouveau, Brutalist, and biomorphic. It describes the histories and characteristics of the building traditions of each era and region of the world, and looks at key architectural elements such as buttresses, spandrels, curtain walls, and oculi. The book also includes a section on building parts―from domes and columns to towers, arches, roofs, and vaulting―along with a detailed glossary and bibliography.
Comprehensive and authoritative, Architectural Styles is an essential resource for architects and designers and a must-have illustrated guide for anyone interested in architecture or drawing.
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Architectural Styles: A Visual Guide, published by Princeton University Press, is a comprehensive and authoritative resource that demystifies the complex world of architectural design through clear, accessible explanations and vivid visual representation. Spanning 288 pages, this hardbound volume serves as an essential reference for architects, students, historians, and enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of architectural movements and their defining characteristics. By systematically categorizing and illustrating a broad spectrum of styles, it provides clarity to those grappling with the identification and interpretation of architectural elements, bridging the gap between theory and practical recognition. The book’s detailed analysis and high-quality visuals empower readers to appreciate the cultural and historical context behind various styles, enhancing their ability to critically assess and engage with built environments. Its well-organized structure and concise language make it an invaluable tool for academic study, professional practice, or personal enrichment, fostering a richer appreciation of architectural heritage and inspiring informed design decisions. The durable hardbound format and thoughtfully designed layout ensure this guide will remain a trusted companion on the journey to mastering architectural literacy.
Publisher | Princeton University Press |
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Publication date | December 1, 2020 |
Language | English |
Print length | 288 pages |
ISBN-10 | 0691208077 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0691208077 |
Item Weight | 1.94 pounds |
Dimensions | 7.3 x 1.1 x 9.2 inches |