Pevsner's Architectural Glossary (Pevsner Architectural Guides) - Hardcover

Nikolaus Pevsner

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0300167210 ISBN 13: 9780300167214

Publisher: Yale University Press, 2010

Synopsis

This is the essential companion to the terms used in the Pevsner Architectural Guides. Pevsners famous designations E. E. and Perp. are among the terms clearly explained in this informative glossary drawn from the vocabulary of the Buildings of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland volumes. And anyone who has wondered how a headstop relates to a hoodmould or what a squich looks like will find their understanding and enjoyment of architecture enhanced by knowledge of its components, styles and ornament. To name is to know and beginners will soon find that familiarity with the names quickly helps them understand the similarities and differences between the buildings and styles they see. At the same time, the breadth of the fields covered will be useful even to experts. Many of the entries are supported by line drawings specially commissioned for the series, and photographic sections provide an attractive sequence illustrating stylistic developments in both religious and secular architecture. This clear and practical primer to looking at all the elements of buildings will enliven any architectural exploration.

About this title

Review:

`This revised edition will become essential to any discerning visitor or student of this historic part of British history.'
--Contemporary Review, Summer 2010

About the Author:

Sir Nikolaus Pevsner (1902-1983), one of the greatest names in architectural history, was the founder and chief author of the first 'Buildings of England' series.

About this edition

• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0300167210
• ISBN 13: 9780300167214
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 196