The space within
Patrick F. Cannon
"Original photographs and essays on more than forty Chicago-area residences, religious institutions, and public and commercial buildings, focusing on the structures' interiors and the stories behind them"--
Read Time: ~4 hr
Architectural styles
by Owen Hopkins (2014)
About this book
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Gothic and Gothic Revival, or how to distinguish between Baroque and Neoclassical? This guide makes extensive use of photographs to identify and explain the characteristic features of nearly 300 buildings. The result is a clear and easy-to-navigate guide to identifying the key styles of western architecture from the classical age to the present day.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreArchitectural styles Lead Character
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