The Short Story of Architecture: A Pocket Guide to Key Styles, Buildings, Elements & Materials

Hodge, Susie

ISBN 10 : 1786273705 ISBN 13 : 9781786273703

Editeur : Laurence King Publishing, 2019

Synopsis

The Short Story of Architecture is a pocket book guide to key styles, buildings, elements and materials – 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.

"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"– Self Build & Design

"I enjoyed this book. There is no fluff here, nothing extra. It's just a great overview of some great buildings, architectural styles and materials. The photographs are beautiful and the writing crisp and clear. I recommend this book for anyone who wants an introduction to architecture and some insights in the buildings around us or that predate us." – Goodreads reviewer

"I am an architect and most certainly enjoyed this book. (…) [T]he chapters Elements and Materials are a nice take on architectural history and will offer valuable information for non professionals! I see this book as an encyclopaedia to get basic information on various topics. But the very short chapters are really just a starting point. The images are very helpful throughout and the layout is clean and helps the reader navigate the book. You are looking for a Short Story of Architecture? That is exactly what you get, in the best possible way." – Goodreads reviewer

Other books in 'The Short Story of…' series include The Short Story of Art, The Short Story of Photography, The Short Story of Film and The Short Story of Modern Art.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Susie Hodge is an art historian, historian and artist. She is the bestselling author of numerous books, among them The Short Story of Art.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

A new introduction to the story of architecture which explores the key buildings, but also examines materials, styles and fundamental building elements

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Laurence King Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1786273705
• ISBN 13: 9781786273703
• Reliure: Carton flexible
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible