Fleischers arkitekturleksikon

Jens Fleischer

Fleischers arkitekturleksikon is an update and extension of Arkitekturleksikon, published in 2007. It includes building types, materials, craft expressions, styles, treatises, theories and art historical terms in addition to iconic buildings. In total, the more than 1000 articles provide a comprehensive basis for understanding architecture from detail as a whole and as a progressive art. It is richly illustrated with instructive drawings and photos and written in clear and easy to understand language. All articles are evaluated by experts. The encyclopedia is aimed at anyone with an interest in architecture. It is indispensable for anyone who deals professionally with the subject: students, teachers, researchers, practicing architects, technical administrations as well as libraries and archives. The articles are built according to a fixed schema: If a key word is a foreign word, the...