ARCHITECTURE

Learn about the buildings around you -- their style, period, and architectural features. Covering buildings from your own home to grand cathedrals, slip Gem Architecture in your pocket and find out more about the built environment. This book will help you start to uncover fascinating aspects of architectural style and history from the buildings you pass every day. Contents: Introduction: Architecture is for everyone The elements of architecture The Classical tradition The Gothic tradition The Nineteenth century Architecture since 1900 Thinking Architecturally / Also contains easy reference ID guides to important features and concepts.