Containing over 6;000 entries from Aalto to Zwinger and written in a clear and concise style; this authoritative dictionary covers architectural history in detail; from ancient times to the present day. It also includes concise biographies of hundreds of architects from history (excluding living persons); from Sir Francis Bacon and Imhotep to Liang Ssu-cheng and FrancisInigo Thomas. The text is complemented by over 260 beautiful and meticulous line drawings; labelled cross-sections; and diagrams. These include precise drawings of typical building features; making it easy for readers to identify particular period styles.This third edition of The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture has been extensively revised and expanded; with over 900 new entries including hundreds of definitions of garden and landscape terms such as Baroque garden; floral clock; hortus conclusus; and Zen garden-design. Each entry is followed by a mini-bibliography; with suggestions for further reading. The full bibliography to the first edition (previously onlyavailable online) has also been fully updated and expanded; and incorporated into this new edition.This is an essential work of reference for anyone with an interest in architectural and garden history. With clear descriptions providing in-depth analysis; it is invaluable for students; professional architects; art historians; and anyone interested in architecture and garden design; and provides a fascinating wealth of information for the general reader.
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