Understanding Architecture - Couverture souple

Melvin, Jeremy

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1912217236 ISBN 13 : 9781912217236

Editeur : Herbert Press, 2018

Synopsis

A new edition of the bestselling introduction to design styles and movements in architecture.

This is an easy-to-use guide to a wide range of architectural styles, from classical times through to the post-modern era. For each style there is a definition, an introduction to the topic, a list of key architects, keywords, and major works as well as suggestions of other styles you might be interested in.

This new edition now includes four brand new chapters covering Performatism, Ornamentalism, Giganticism and Bioclimatism.

Understanding Architecture is a must for anyone interested in architecture and wanting to know more - whether you are a sightseer, a visitor of historic buildings or an architecture connoisseur.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Jeremy Melvin was a senior lecturer in the History of Architecture at South Bank University, and a guest lecturer at the University of Cambridge, the Architectural Association, ETH Zurich and other schools. He also wrote a number of books on the subject of architecture.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

This is an easy to use guide to a wide range of architectural styles, from classical times through to the post-modern era. For each style there is a definition, an introduction to the topic, a list of key architects, keywords, and key works as well as suggestions of other styles you might be interested in.

Isms: Understanding Architecture is a must for anyone interested in architecture and wanting to know more - whether they be sightseers, visitors to historic buildings or more knowledgeable connoisseurs. A new edition of the original bestselling title, Isms: Understanding Architecture now includes four brand new chapters covering Performatism, Ornamentalism, Giganticism and Bioclimatism.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Herbert Press
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1912217236
• ISBN 13: 9781912217236
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 168
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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