Roth, Leland M. <br/><br/>
Understanding architecture :  its elements, history, and meaning / 
Leland M. Roth and Amanda C. Roth Clark. 
 - Third edition. 
 - xxxvii, 745 pages :  illustrations (some color), maps ;  26 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 669-683) and index. 
<br/><br/>The Elements of Architecture -- The History and Meaning of Architecture. 
<br/><br/> "This bestselling, illustrated survey of Western architecture is now fully revised throughout, explaining the structure, function, history, and meaning of architecture in a way that is both accessible and engaging. The long-awaited third edition includes increased global coverage with new mini chapters on Africa, Japan, China, India, and Islamic Architecture; a new chapter covering the future of architecture in the twenty-first century; updated coverage of sustainability and green architecture and its impact on design; an update to the historical survey; and over fifty images in full color.  Understanding Architecture continues to be the only text in the field to examine architecture as a cultural phenomenon as well as an artistic and technological achievement with its straightforward, two-part structure: (1) The Elements of Architecture and (2) The History and Meaning of Architecture. Comprehensive and clearly written, Understanding Architecture is a classic survey of Western architecture.  "-- 
<br/><br/><br/>English  
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780813349039 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2013028188 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Architecture.<br/>Architecture--History.<br/>ARCHITECTURE / General.<br/>ARCHITECTURE / History / General.<br/>ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / General.<br/>ARCHITECTURE / Criticism.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>NA2500  / .R68 2014 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>720.9 ROT