A Visual Dictionary of Architecture - Hardcover

Francis D. K. Ching

 
9780442024628: A Visual Dictionary of Architecture

Synopsis

This dictionary includes fundamental terms relating to architectural design, history, and technology. The information is clustered around basic aspects of architecture as outlined in the table of contents instead of alphabetical listing. Paper. DLC: Architecture - Dictionaries.

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Review

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

"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

"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

From the Author

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

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