How Long to Read Architecture of Italy

How Long Does it Take to Read Architecture of Italy?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 52 minutes to read Architecture of Italy by Jean Castex

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Covering all regions of Italy—from Turin's Palace of Labor in northern Italy to the Monreale Cathedral and Cloister in Sicily—and all periods of Italian architecture—from the first-century Colosseum in Rome to the Casa Rustica apartments built in Milan in the 1930s—this volume examines over 70 of Italy's most important architectural landmarks. Writing in an authoritative yet engaging style, Jean Castex, professor of architectural history at the Versailles School of Architecture, describes the features, functions, and historical importance of each structure. Besides idetifying location, style, architects, and periods of initial construction and major renovations, the cross-referenced and illustrated entries also highlight architectural and historical terms explained in the Glossay and conclude with a useful listing of further information resources. The volume also offers ready-reference lists of entries by location, architectural style, and time period, as well as a general bibliography, a detailed subject index, and a comprehensive introductory overview of Italian architecture. Entries cover major architectural structures as well as smaller sites, including everything from the well-known dome of St. Peter's at the Vatican to the Fiat Lingotto Plant in Turin. Ideal for college and high school students, as well as for interested general readers, this comprehensive look at the architecture of Italy is an indispensable addition to every architectural reference collection.

How long is Architecture of Italy?

Architecture of Italy by Jean Castex is 286 pages long, and a total of 73,216 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Architecture of Italy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 40 minutes to read Architecture of Italy aloud.

What Reading Level is Architecture of Italy?

Architecture of Italy is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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