Download or read book The Visual Dictionary of Architecture written by Gavin Ambrose and published by AVA Publishing. This book was released on 2008-02-05 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Visual Dictionary of Architecture is a comprehensive guide to the numerous terms associated with, and used within, the field of architecture. Over 250 architectural terms are explained and contextualised, with concise definitions accompanied by illustrations and examples taken from historical and contemporary architecture. The dictionary covers traditional terms still in current usage, modern terminology and a wide variety of practical terms, movements and styles.