This highly original & sophisticated look at architecture helps us to understand the cultural significance of the buildings that surround us It avoids the traditional style-spotting approach in favour of giving an idea of what it is about buildings that moves us & what it is that makes them important artistically & culturally The book begins by looking at how architecture acquires meaning through tradition & concludes with the exoticism of the recent avant garde Illustrations of particular buildings help to anchor the general points with specific examples from ancient Egypt to the present day ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Telling the story of the world&s most incredible buildings from the ancient world to the present day this book offers a comprehensive & worldwide look at historical & contemporary building Take a closer look at the beautiful details principal elements & decorative features of every architectural style from the Giza Pyramids & the Colosseum to the Sydney Opera House & the Gherkin & Burj Khalifa Architecture offers a truly worldwide look at historical & contemporary building with breathtaking photography intriguing cross-sections & unique specially-commissioned CGI artworks Now fully updated this stunning new edition covers contemporary architecture & green buildings including the Gherkin & the London Ark with incredible new photography to transport you to the most interesting & iconic buildings on earth Previous edition ISBN 9781405310291 ...

The revered architectural reference updated with contemporary examples & interactive 3D models The Interactive Resource Center is an online learning environment where instructors & students can access the tools they need to make efficient use of their time while reinforcing & assessing their understanding of key concepts for successful understanding of the course An access card with redemption code for the online Interactive Resource Center is included with all new print copies or can be purchased separately ( If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code the access code may have been redeemed previously & you may have to purchase a new access code -ISBN 9781118986837) The online Interactive Resource Center contains resources tied to the book such as Interactive Animations highlighting key concepts Photo Gallery of architectural precedents illustrated in the book Flashcards for focused learning Architecture Form Space & Order Fourth Edition is the classic introduction to the basic vocabulary of architectural design updated with new information on emerging trends & recent developments This bestselling visual reference helps both students & professionals understand the vocabulary of architectural design by examining how space & form are ordered in the environment Essential & timeless the fundamental elements of space & form still present a challenge to those who crave a deeper understanding Taking a critical look at the evolution of spaces Architecture distills complex concepts of design into a clear focus that inspires bringing difficult abstractions to life The book is illustrated throughout to demonstrate the concepts presented & show the relationships between fundamental elements of architecture through the ages & across cultures Topics include Primary elements & the principles of space design Form & space including light view openings & enclosures Organization of space & the elements & relationships of circulation Proportion & scale including proportioning systems & anthropometry ...

Dit boek is een ingrijpende herziening van de in 2005 bij uitgeverij Thieme Meulenhoff verschenen tiende druk van Geschiedenis van de bouwkunst verzorgd door Bart Verbrugge na twee voorgaande drukken die waren geschreven in samenwerking met de in 2004 overleden architectuurjournalist Wim J van Heuvel Een aantal zaken zoals de hoofdopzet en de doelgroep is voor het voorliggende boek hetzelfde gebleven maar daarnaast is ook veel veranderd Om die reden is gekozen voor een nieuwe titel Architectuur- en bouwgeschiedenis in perspectief met als ondertitel Bouwen en bouwkunst in de Nederlanden en de Westerse wereld Hiermee worden de volgende kerndoelstellingen van dit boek benadrukt?? niet alleen ingaan op de vormgevingsaspecten maar ook op de ontwikkeling van de bouwtechniek bouwmaterialen enz?? deze ontwikkelingen worden geplaatst in de maatschappelijke en sociaaleconomische context Daarbij wordt ook duidelijk gemaakt dat de rol van de opdrachtgever vaak cruciaal was voor het tot stand komen van goede architectuur Geillustreerd met vele illustraties wordt de geschiedenis van de architectuur en van het bouwen van de prehistorie tot nu toegelicht Er wordt niet alleen ingaan op de vormgevingsaspecten maar ook op de ontwikkeling van de bouwtechniek en bouwmaterialen enz Deze ontwikkelingen worden geplaatst in de maatschappelijke en sociaaleconomische context Een rode draad in het boek is de beschrijving van wisselwerkingen waarmee nadruk wordt gelegd op de continue processen in de architectuurgeschiedenis Dat betreft wisselwerkingen?? met architectuur uit het verleden (tijd);?? door invloeden tussen verschillende regio's (plaats);?? met andere kunsten (vooral de toegepaste kunst) en technologische ontwikkelingen Bovendien werden en worden de meeste in dit boek besproken architecten en gebouwen beschouwd als invloedrijk waarbij in veel gevallen ook sprake was en is van invloed of inspiratie van gebouwen en architecten uit een verder verleden Naast deze 'hoofdtekst' zijn op zichzelf staande 'kaderteksten' opgenomen waarin een belangrijk thema apart wordt toegelicht Dit boek onderscheidt zich van de vele andere overzichtswerken door de gestructureerde beschrijving van de Nederlandse en Belgische bouwkunst in relatie met de ontwikkeling van de Westerse bouwkunst als geheel Uitgangspunt is dat Nederlandse en Belgische lezers te zien krijgen welke gebouwen in eigen land de belangrijkste voorbeelden zijn van een bepaalde stroming waarbij steeds duidelijk wordt gemaakt wat de relatie is tot de internationale ontwikkelingen van de westerse bouwkunst Om die reden werd met name bij de opleidingen Bouwkunde in het middelbaar en hoger beroepsonderwijs in Nederland en in het secundair en hoger onderwijs in Belgie de voorgaande versie van dit boek (Geschiedenis van de bouwkunst) op grote schaal gebruikt 438 pages Verbrugge Bart ...

After losing her job at the library Cel Walden starts working at the haunting Logan Museum as an archivist But the job may not be the second chance she was hoping for & she finds herself confronting her mental health her relationships & before long her grasp on reality as she begins to dream of a young woman she&s never met but feels strangely drawn to Especially after she asks Cel for help… As Cel attempts to learn more about the woman she begins losing time misplacing things passing out—the job is becoming dangerous but she can&t let go of this mysterious woman Who is she? Why is she so fixated on Cel? & does Cel have the power to save her when she&s still trying to save herself? About the Author Ivy Noelle Weir has been writing stories for her entire life & her essays on art pop culture & librarianship have appeared in a variety of outlets In addition to her writing Weir is a visual artist & former librarian who studied photography at Parsons the New School for Design art history at Goddard College & holds an MLIS from Clarion University of Pennsylvania A native of Philadelphia she currently works in publishing & lives on a crooked old street in an apartment full of Halloween decorations with her partner & tiny dog Steenz is an illustrator from St Louis MO According to her mom Steenz has only ever answered "an artist" when asked what she wants to be when she grows up Here we are years later Steenz spends a lot of time watching reality TV eating pizza working at Lion Forge & drawing comics She can officially call herself a professional artist Steenz lives with her fiance Keya & her cat Marko Steenz is short for Christina ...

In 1981 Las Vegas is changing The Mafia is being pushed out & Big Corporations are moving in But something mysterious is taking up residency Gareth Thompson the Archon&s new chief of security will soon discover a mythical new world hidden behind the guise of a fantasy themed Hotel & Casino Collects the adventure of ARCHON 1-5 ...

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