Understanding Architecture: Its Elements, History, and Meaning
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (618 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0813349036 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 816 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A new 32-page, full color insert features more than 50 new color images.Understanding Architecture continues to be the only text in the field to examine architecture as a cultural phenomenon as well as an artistic and technological achievement with its straightforward, two-part structure: The Elements of Architecture and The History and Meaning of Architecture. Revised historical survey and expanded and illustrated timeline. Updated coverage of sustainable and green architecture and its impact on design. A new chapter covering twenty-first century architecture. Comprehensive and clearly written, Understanding Architecture is a classic survey of architecture.. Thoroughly revised and expanded art program, including more than 650 black and white images–135 new to this edition, and more than 200 line art drawings created by author Leland Roth. This widely acclaimed, b
An Accurate Title lh This book was purchased for a college Art class. This was one of the rare times where I looked forward to the assigned reading. Roth writes in an engaging way, and the photos/illustrations of buildings are key to understanding the vocabulary. I enjoyed learning about how we define architecture vs. "mere buildings." It was also neat to be taken on a journey through time, starting from the oldest man-made buildings found at Terra Amata, through. Excellent Have been reading a library book. Needed to buy one I could mark up!. color prints would be great IDH In depth explanation of buildings but it's all in black and white color prints would be great
Superbly illustrated throughoutIt remains the only text to discuss architecture as a cultural phenomenon, making this a top recommendation. Understanding Architecture is the ideal textbook for classroom curriculums and a very strongly recommended addition to both community and academic Architectural Studies reference collections.”The Midwest Book Review Praise for Previous Editions: I enthusiastically recommend this 2nd edition, which includes a comprehensive new chapter on such contemporary architectural tr