Pevsner's Architectural Glossary

Pevsner's famous designations E.E. and Perp. are among the terms clearly explained in this informative glossary drawn from the vocabulary of the Buildings of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland volumes. And anyone who has wondered how a headstop relates to a hoodmould or what a squinch looks like will find their understanding and enjoyment of architecture enhanced by knowledge of its components, styles and ornament.

Many of the entries are supported by line drawings specially commissioned for the series, and photographic sections provide an attractive sequence illustrating stylistic developments in both religious and secular architecture. This clear and practical primer to looking at all the elements of buildings will enliven any architectural exploration.

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Sir Nikolaus Pevsner (1902-83), one of the most learned and stimulating twentieth-century writers on art and architecture, began his career in Germany. He later became Professor of History of Art at Birkbeck College (University of London), Slade Professor of Fine Art at Cambridge and a Gold Medallist of the Royal Institute of British Architects. In addition to The Buildings of England, first published from 1951 to 1974, he was founding editor of The Pelican History of Art and of The Buildings of Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Among his many publications are An Outline of European Architecture, Pioneers of Modern Design and A History of Building Types.

Research and writing of the series is funded by three independent registered charities: the Buildings of Ireland Charitable Trust (no. 398546), the Buildings of Scotland Trust (sco17602) and the Pevsner Books Trust (no. 1042101), which also supports www.pevsner.co.uk and www.lookingatbuildings.org.uk.

Sir Nikolaus Pevsner (1902-83), one of the most learned and stimulating twentieth-century writers on art and architecture, began his career in Germany. He later became Professor of History of Art at Birkbeck College (University of London), Slade Professor of Fine Art at Cambridge and a Gold Medallist of the Royal Institute of British Architects. In addition to The Buildings of England, first published from 1951 to 1974, he was founding editor of The Pelican History of Art and of The Buildings of Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Among his many publications are An Outline of European Architecture, Pioneers of Modern Design and A History of Building Types.

Research and writing of the series is funded by three independent registered charities: the Buildings of Ireland Charitable Trust (no. 398546), the Buildings of Scotland Trust (SCO 17602) and the Pevsner Books Trust (no. 1042101), which also supports www.pevsner.co.uk and www.lookingatbuildings.org.uk.