The Visual Dictionary of Architecture

by Gavin Ambrose, Paul Harris, Sally Stone

From A-line to yukata, from batik to yoke, The Visual Dictionary of Fashion explores and explains the many terms used in the fashion industry. Each term is defined and put in context to give the reader a clear understanding of fashion terminology. More than 270 common fashion terms are explained and illustrated, from practical day-to-day words such as lapel, pattern, and crewelwork to conceptual terms such as postmodernism. The Visual Dictionary of Fashion is like having a personal translator for rag-trade shop talk.
* More than 270 entries in visual format
* Clear, concise sourcebook
* Handy take-along format

Genres: Architecture

288 pages, Paperback

First published February 5, 2007

Reviews

[Saba Rostamnezhad · Rating 3 out of 5]

Every body know some of its terms like window, master planning or stairs. these are so obvious. Also, most of the none-architect people know half of its words. but a few of them were new and interesting for me. such as Ha-Ha wall.

I would recommend it only to freshman architects students and architecture enthusiasts. in addition, it is short and full of pictures it is fun to look at.