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A new edition of the bestselling introduction to design styles and movements in architecture, from classical times to the post-modern period, now with four new chapters.

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This is an easy to use guide to a wide range of architectural styles, from classical times through to the post-modern era. For each style there is a definition, an introduction to the topic, a list of key architects, keywords, and key works as well as suggestions of other styles you might be interested in.

Isms: Understanding Architecture is a must for anyone interested in architecture and wanting to know more - whether they be sightseers, visitors to historic buildings or more knowledgeable connoisseurs.

A new edition of the original bestselling title, Isms: Understanding Architecture now includes four brand new chapters covering Performatism, Ornamentalism, Giganticism and Bioclimatism.

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4 new chapters:
Performatism, Ornamentalism, Giganticism and Bioclimatism

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From Shintoism to imperialism, this book examines and explains the world´s great structures. Wanderlust

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JEREMY MELVIN is a writer who specialises in architecture. He has contributed to many professional, national and international publications. He studied Architecture and History of Architecture at the Bartlett, UCL, and teaches History of Architecture at South Bank University, London, as well as being a consultant to the Royal Academy´s architecture programme.

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