ARCHITECTURE. STYLES AND DETAILS

Discover the fascinating world of architecture, from ancient civilizations to the industrial revolution! This richly illustrated guide will introduce you to the intricacies of architectural styles, expert terminology, and the secrets of the workshop of ancient builders. Learn the history of construction from Amhotep to Palladio and from Vitruvius to Wren, admiring thousands of architectural details immortalized in beautiful drawings and engravings.

• Detailed comments allow you to understand architectural styles
• Expert terminology explained in an accessible way
• Secrets of the workshop of ancient builders revealed
• Engravings from great works illustrating the evolution of construction
• Extensive descriptions of architectural elements

Can you tell the difference between a Doric and a Tuscan column? What about entablature, hypostyle, pylon or pagoda? This book is the key to understanding the fascinating language of architecture! Engravings from great works devoted to the history of construction will take you on a journey through the architectural styles of the world - from ancient Egypt to the industrial revolution. Most of the drawings and engravings were taken from old sources, unmatched in terms of elegance and subtlety of lines, as well as wealth of details.

The extensive descriptions discuss architectural elements, which not only allows you to learn the correct terminology, but also conveys knowledge about how buildings were planned and erected in the past - from Amenhotep to Palladio and from Vitruvius to Wren. See how much inspiration can be drawn from the achievements of past generations of architects! This is a must-read for every art and history lover.

Arkady Publishing House is proud to present this unique edition, which combines educational values with the aesthetics of old graphic masters. Learn the secrets of building knowledge thanks to this extraordinary publication! Numerous illustrations, detailed descriptions and precise engravings make it a must-have for every architect, art historian and lover of beauty.

Technical parameters:

Pages: 352

Format: 198x238 mm

Year of publication: 2025

Cover: paperback

Publisher: Arkady