The Grammar of Architecture

Bys: Cole, Emily and Cole, Et Al

Book Overview

This compact volume, modeled after the classic decorative arts reference book The Grammar of Ornament, reveals the fascinating history of architecture through a diverse series of building styles and architectural details. 750 color illustrations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821227742
• ISBN13: 9780821227749
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Bulfinch Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 2.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.0" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Finally Found What I Was Looking For

This book is fantastic. It is the perfect combination of illustration and information. The detailed illustrations of famous architectural works please the eye while the descriptions of the styles, movements, and terminology engage the mind. The illustrated glossary at the end of the book provides a wonderful recap of architectural terminology including the classical orders, entablatures, pilasters, blind arcades, and many more. After looking through many architectural books that were either too dry and wordy or simply picture books with no information, I have finally found one that is fun to read and higly informative as well.

Engravings tell the story

Imagine a complete history of architecture where every building looks like it belongs on the back of a dollar bill. Nothing but engravings, around 750, all works of art in themselves. And you'll enjoy the exemplary design and the high quality paper.