{"product_id":"architectural-styles-a-visual-guide-hardcover","title":"Architectural Styles: A Visual Guide - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMargaret Fletcher\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRobbie Polley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA hand-drawn guide to architectural styles throughout history\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eArchitectural Styles\u003c\/i\u003e is an incomparable guide to architectural styles across the centuries and around the world. Modeled after an architect's \u003ci\u003eplein air\u003c\/i\u003e sketchbook, the volume features hundreds of detailed drawings by esteemed architectural illustrator Robbie Polley alongside incisive and informative descriptions. This unique guidebook takes readers from Europe and the Americas to Egypt, China, and India. It covers a host of historical and contemporary architectural styles, from ancient and classical to Pre-Columbian, Romanesque, Renaissance, Palladian, art nouveau, Brutalist, and biomorphic. It describes the histories and characteristics of the building traditions of each era and region of the world, and looks at key architectural elements such as buttresses, spandrels, curtain walls, and oculi. The book also includes a section on building parts--from domes and columns to towers, arches, roofs, and vaulting--along with a detailed glossary and bibliography. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComprehensive and authoritative, \u003ci\u003eArchitectural Styles\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for architects and designers and a must-have illustrated guide for anyone interested in architecture or drawing.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret Fletcher\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor of architecture at Auburn University. Her books include \u003ci\u003eConstructing the Persuasive Portfolio: The Only Primer You'll Ever Need\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eRobbie Polley\u003c\/b\u003e is an architectural illustrator who has worked on major architecture projects around the world. His books include \u003ci\u003eArchitecture Inside-Out: Understanding How Buildings Work\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.2 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44812469338214,"sku":"9780691208077","price":41.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/RlNqZk42ajJTWmFvWGt1a1d6cWFUZz09.webp?v=1771718038","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/architectural-styles-a-visual-guide-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}