Understanding Architecture: Its Elements, History, and Meaning, 3rd Edition (ISBN 9780813349039)

Understanding Architecture: Its Elements, History, and Meaning, 3rd Edition by Leland M. Roth and Amanda C. Roth Clark is a widely respected introduction to architecture that blends historical survey, theoretical insight, and visual analysis. This text helps readers understand architecture as both a cultural expression and a designed response to human needs.

Product Details

• Title: Understanding Architecture: Its Elements, History, and Meaning
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Authors: Leland M. Roth; Amanda C. Roth Clark
• ISBN-13: 9780813349039
• Format: Paperback
• Price: $54.99
• Condition: New
• Availability: In Stock | Free Shipping

About This Book

This book presents architecture through three integrated lenses: elements, history, and meaning. The 3rd edition expands coverage of global architecture, contemporary practice, and diverse cultural traditions, making it ideal for today’s architecture and design students.

Key Features of the 3rd Edition

• Clear explanations of architectural elements and design principles
• Chronological survey of world architecture
• Strong focus on meaning, symbolism, and cultural context
• Rich visual content to support spatial and formal analysis
• Accessible writing for students and general readers

Topics Covered

1. Architectural Space, Form, and Structure
2. Materials and Construction Systems
3. Architecture and Cultural Meaning
4. Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance Architecture
5. Modern and Contemporary Architecture
6. Global and Non-Western Traditions

Who Should Use This Book?

• Architecture and interior design students
• Art history and architectural history students
• Design professionals seeking historical context
• General readers interested in the built environment

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Understanding Architecture: Its Elements, History, and Meaning, 3rd Edition is an essential foundation for understanding how architecture shapes and reflects human experience. Order now from BooksGoat and receive free shipping.