Understanding Architecture

Understanding Architecture
Author: Hazel Conway
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2005-07-22
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1134847602

First published in 1994. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Encyclopaedic Dictionary in the Eighteenth Century

The Encyclopaedic Dictionary in the Eighteenth Century
Author: Terence M. Russell
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing
Total Pages: 264
Release: 1997
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Volume one begins with two essays by Bacon, Of Buildings and Of Gardens . These are followed by an adaptation of Isaac Walton's The Life of Sir Henry Wotton, and Wotton's treatise The Elements of Architecture . The principal theme of this volume is Harris' pioneering lexicon the first book of its k

The Encyclopaedic Dictionary in the Eighteenth Century: Cyclopaedia

The Encyclopaedic Dictionary in the Eighteenth Century: Cyclopaedia
Author: Terence M. Russell
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing
Total Pages: 454
Release: 1997
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Volume two provides letterpress articles extracted from Chambers' Cyclopaedia. The introduction and chapter one trace the publication history of Cyclopaedia and consider its aims, structure, system of arrangement, and general influence. Chambers' flattering Dedication to George II is reproduced along with a substantial portion of his scholarly preface, which presents the principal categories of Chambers' Division of Knowledge in the form of a genealogical tree. His original diagrammatic representation of the division of knowledge is also provided. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Landscape Architecture Sourcebook

Landscape Architecture Sourcebook
Author: Diana Vogelsong
Publisher:
Total Pages: 392
Release: 1997
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

This selective volume contains information that describes key reference material and significant works for the practice and study of landscape architecture. Coverage includes reference works, general texts and histories, landscape architects and architectural firms, practical handbooks, plant guides, core works on places and projects, periodicals, and institution resources. A useful glossary defines key terms important for understanding the structure of the resources and literature for the field of landscape architecture. Also includes Subject Index and Author/Title Index.