How to Read Buildings by Carol Davidson Cragoe

How to Read Buildings : Paperback : Rizzoli International Publications : 9780847831128 : 0847831124 : 28 Nov 2017 : This practical primer is a handbook for decoding a buildingâ??s style, history, and evolution. Every building contains clues embedded in its design that identify not only its architectural style but also the story of who designed it, who it was built for, and why. Organized by architectural element (roofs, doors, windows, columns, domes, towers, arches, etc.), the book is roughly chronological within each section, examining the elements across history, through different architectural styles, and ...... Mehr