This book provides an historical perspective for modern tensile architecture in the 20th century. It explores the tents of nomad cultures, geographical distribution of tent types, the effect of the dromedary on the distribution of the black tent, and seasonal specialization of Eskimo dwellings.
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This book provides an historical perspective for modern tensile architecture in the 20th century. It explores the tents of nomad cultures, geographical distribution of tent types, the effect of the dromedary on the distribution of the black tent, and seasonal specialization of Eskimo dwellings.
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Preface -- Traditional Tensile Architecture: -- The Tents of Nomad Cultures -- Tents and Nomads -- Ice Age Tents -- Conical Tents of Northern Eurasia and Northern America -- Northern Eurasia -- North America -- The Kibitka of Central Asia -- The Black Tent of the Middle East -- The Black Tent -- North Africa -- Arabia -- Iran and Afghanistan -- Tibet -- The Ancient World -- The Middle Ages and Renaissance -- Suspension bridges -- Early Suspension Bridges -- Modern Suspension Bridges -- Modern tensile architecture -- Early Tension -- Linear Tension -- Surface Tension -- Revival of the Tent -- Conclusion
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780367289867
Publisert
2020-06-30
Utgiver
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Vekt
453 gr
Høyde
245 mm
Bredde
235 mm
Aldersnivå
U, G, 05, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
260

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Biografisk notat

Philip Drew