ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE Edited by Cyril M. Harris Defined as the art and technique of building, architecture has been employed for thousands of years to fulfill the practical and expressive requirements of civilization. Its study and practice are necessary to all but the simplest societies. Without it, man is locked in a primitive struggle against the elements; with it, he has built not only a defense against the natural environment but also created a human environment, a prerequisite for and symbol of the, development of civilized institutions. In Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Architecture noted Columbia University professor of architecture Cyril M. Harris offers a unique tour through the entire history of architecture: an extraordinary compendium of clear, concise definitions for over 5000 important terms. This thoroughly accurate and comprehensive gathering of architectural knowledge is complemented by an unprecedented collection of over 2000 line drawings that richly illustrate significant aspects of architectural styles. Unusual cutaway views, close-ups of intricate details and precisely rendered plans show many of the greatest architectural achievements of all time. From ancient ruins to 20th-century Modernism the Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Architecture covers the full spectrum of architecture's rise and development. Subject areas include the following periods: The Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Architecture is an important research tool with particular emphasis on clarity and accuracy. For the architect, artist, historian, student, teacher, or architecture enthusiast this valuable guide offers indispensable information and lucid illustrations covering the whole of architecture. Dover (1983) unabridged and unaltered publication of Historic Architecture Sourcebook. Originally published by McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1977. Preface. Over 5000 definitions. Over 2000 black-and-white line illustrations. ix + 581pp. 7½ x 9%. Paperbound. Ancient Islamic Greek and Hellenistic Mesoamerican Roman Romanesque Early Christian Gothic Renaissance Chinese Japanese Indian

ISBN: 9780486244440