The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture

Synopsis of The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture

«The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture» is the architecture dictionary by John Fleming, Hugh Honour and Nikolaus Pevsner, published by Puffin in paperback (356 pages, in English).

Reference work bringing together definitions of architectural terms, materials, ornamentation, styles and movements, as well as biographies of architects from different periods and countries. The edition includes over a hundred explanatory drawings and covers from classical architecture to the twentieth century, with special attention to history and professional terminology.

Originally published in 1966; this edition is the third, revised and expanded, with new entries and drawings by David Etherton.

Aimed at students, professionals and architecture enthusiasts who need a clear and manageable reference guide.