A Concise Dictionary of Architectural Terms Den Hartog (1901–1989)

Den Hartog (1901–1989)

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The theory explaining most of these effects is given in ordinary language only occasionally supplemented by elementary mathematical demonstrations

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A Concise Dictionary of Architectural Terms Den Hartog (1901–1989)John Henry Parker's remarkably timeless dictionary of architecture, first published in 1846, became such a success that he continued to revise it for several years. A profusely illustrated manual that is valuable as a reference or as a portable guide on visits to historical buildings, this authoritative glossary of nearly 500 words used in Greek, Roman, Italian, and Gothic architecture remains highly instructive and informative. Accurate engravings