The Short Story of Architecture :A Pocket Guide to Key Styles, Buildings, Elements & Materials
The Short Story of Architecture :A Pocket Guide to Key Styles, Buildings, Elements & Materials
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30 September, 2019
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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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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781786273703 |
| ISBN10 | 1786273705 |
| Number Of Pages | 224 |
| Item Weight | 1000 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Orion Publishing Co |
| Format | paperback |
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"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
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Author's Bio
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.