Short Story of Architecture A Pocket Guide to Key Styles, Buildings, Elements & Materials
Heftet /
2019
/ Engelsk
Product details
ISBN
9781786273703
Published
2019
Publisher
Vendor
Laurence King Publishing
Height
210 mm
Width
148 mm
Age
00, G, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
224
Author
Consultant editor
Biographical note
Susie Hodge is an art historian, historian and artist. She is the bestselling author of numerous books, among them Architecture in Minutes, Art Nouveau: 50 Works of Art You Should Know, What Makes Great Design and The Short Story of Modern Art."A brilliant little book [...] Those with an interest in architecture but who find the language and jargon of the genre intimidating and often impenetrable are sure to find Hodge's simple accessible style enjoyable and refreshing" - <i>Self Build & Design</i>
The Short Story of Architecture is a new and innovative guide to the subject of architecture that explores 50 key buildings, from the Great Pyramids to high-tech, sustainable skyscrapers.
Accessible and concise, the book links the 50 key works to the most important architectural materials, elements and styles, giving readers all the tools they need to understand and appreciate the built world.
Accessible and concise, the book links the 50 key works to the most important architectural materials, elements and styles, giving readers all the tools they need to understand and appreciate the built world.
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A new introduction to the story of architecture which explores the key buildings, but also examines materials, styles and fundamental building elements
Product details
ISBN
9781786273703
Published
2019
Publisher
Vendor
Laurence King Publishing
Height
210 mm
Width
148 mm
Age
00, G, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
224
Author
Consultant editor