Understanding Architecture: Its Elements, History and Meaning - Couverture souple

Roth, Leland M.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1871569613 ISBN 13 : 9781871569612

Editeur : Herbert Press Ltd, 1994

Synopsis

This survey of western architecture is divided into two parts. The first deals with the basic properties of architecture, examining a building's structure, aesthetic appeal and place in the environment. The second is a chronological survey of western architectural development against a social, cultural and economic background, from prehistoric times to the present.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This clearly written, fully illustrated survey of Western architecture defines and explains structure, function, history, and meaning. Architecture is examined as a cultural phenomenon as well as an artistic and technological achievement. The book is divided into two parts: Part One, The Elements of Architecture,” deals with the basic properties of architecture in chapters that explain function, structural principles, and elements of design, including examples in the text and illustrations from all periods and styles. Part Two, The History and Meaning of Architecture,” is a chronological survey of Western architectural development from prehistoric times to the present. The approach is selective in terms of buildings and architects included; the examples are chosen for their importance and significance and are fully explained. Each chronological chapter begins with a concise, historical outline giving the social and cultural background. The illustrations (photographs, drawings, maps, and plans) are integrated with the text and there are notes, suggested readings, a glossary, chronological chart, and index.

Biographie de l'auteur

Leland M. Roth is Marion Dean Ross Professor of Architectural History at the University of Oregon at Eugene. He is the author of American Architecture: A History ; A Concise History of American Architecture ; McKim, Mead & White, Architects ; and other works. He lives in Eugene, Oregon.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Herbert Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1994
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1871569613
• ISBN 13: 9781871569612
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 542
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible