A Visual Dictionary of Architecture - Softcover

Ching, Francis D. K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0442024622 ISBN 13: 9780442024628

Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1996

Synopsis

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.

About this title

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."

About this edition

• Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0442024622
• ISBN 13: 9780442024628
• Binding: Paperback