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Reading Architectural History
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Author : Dana Arnold
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2003-09-02
Reading Architectural History written by Dana Arnold and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09-02 with Architecture categories.
Architectural history is more than just the study of buildings. Architecture of the past and present remains an essential emblem of a distinctive social system and set of cultural values and as a result it has been the subject of study of a variety of disciplines. But what is architectural history and how should we read it? Reading Architectural History examines the historiographic and socio/cultural implications of the mapping of British architectural history with particular reference to eighteenth - and nineteenth-century Britain. Discursive essays consider a range of writings from biographical and social histories to visual surveys and guidebooks to examine the narrative structures of histories of architecture and their impact on perception adn understanding of the architecture of the past. Alongside this, each chapter cites canonical histories juxtaposed with a range of social and cultural theorists, to reveal that these writings are richer than we have perhaps recognised and that architectural production in this period can in interrogated in the same way as that from more recent past - and can be read in a variety of ways. The essays and texts combine to form an essential course reader for methods and critical approached to architectural history, and more generally as examples of the kind of evidence used in the formation of architectural histories, while also offering a thematic introduction to architecture in Britain and its social and cultural meaning.
American Architectural History
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Author : Keith Eggener
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2004-07-31
American Architectural History written by Keith Eggener and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-07-31 with Architecture categories.
This major new text presents a collection of recent writings on architecture and urbanism in the United States, with topics ranging from colonial to contemporary times. In terms of content and scope, there is no collection, in or out of print, directly comparable to this one. The essays are drawn from the past twenty years' of publishing in the field, arranged chronologically from colonial to contemporary and accessible in thematic groupings, contextualized and introduced by Keith Eggener. Drawing together 24 illustrated essays by major and emerging scholars in the field, American Architectural History is a valuable resource for students of the history of American art, architecture, urbanism, and material culture.
Architectural History Flip And Grasp A Truly Concise Textbook For The Designing Hard And Hardly Reading
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Author : Mohammed Ashique Shaikh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-12-30
Architectural History Flip And Grasp A Truly Concise Textbook For The Designing Hard And Hardly Reading written by Mohammed Ashique Shaikh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-30 with categories.
From the Author I feel that an Author, should be able to aptly define, drum and defend his/her work - in a single sentence; so with all the humility in my nature, and with all the certitude in my work - I voice my sincerely subjective supposition - in a single sentence. " Dear reader, this is - the perfect book on Architectural History - one that you always wished there was - non-hostile in length and language - a thoroughly revealing and truly rewarding read; a feat unmatched in quality, unprecedented in clarity and unsubstitutable in pragmatism; a must read - if you are willing to acknowledge and appreciate Architectural History - in its true, naked, bare-boned disposition - without the superficial flesh of abstract metaphors and metaphysics - or the shroud of sweet sugar coating that is all too common in Architectural presentations, magazines and books alike; however, do remember - this is a book exclusively for the brave - who can face the very true (and very pragmatic) reality of this overly glossed up subject - and who cannot just survive, but thrive - through the illuminating disillusionment that will most certainly ensue; so my dear reader - read this book, only if you dare ! " Why to read this book ? If you ever wished for a book - a concise textbook - that could explain in clear and unambiguous terms - with short and crisp examples - the processes - the principles - the true nature of Architectural History - then here it is ! Of the few books written on Architectural History, this is the only one - that approaches the subject at such a deeply philosophical level, yet uses words so sweet and simple - that they could be understood (and even enjoyed) by anyone and everyone ! This unique book eloquently explains much of what is so 'fashionably scrambled up' in the B.Arch course. Written with the designing hard and hardly reading students in mind - this book is a must read for Architectural students, who are trying hard to make some sense out of the mystified world that Architectural History has largely been abandoned to become ! This simple book effortlessly does, what has been due for far too long - and strangely, has never been done before, as effectively, by any other book. This marvelous book, irrespective of your proficiency in Architectural History - will take you light-years ahead, in a few hours - into thinking like the 'Great Architects' ! Reading this book would hardly take you two hours, but in those two hours - you would have learnt more about Architectural History - than ... Perhaps it would be more graceful (and less controversial) to confidently leave it to satisfied readers like you - to complete the sentence ! About the Author Mohammed Ashique Shaikh is an Architect, Planner, Teacher and Author. He has a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Rizvi College of Architecture - University of Mumbai; as well as a Master of City Planning degree from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology at Kharagpur. He happens to be a gifted writer - with a knack for conveying complex ideas in concise words - in an apt, appealing and at times amusing manner - as he has splendidly done in this outstanding book ! With a deeply philosophical yet pragmatic perspective on the subject - he pens his ideas in simple words - for the benefit of all interested. He stays in Mumbai, India - with his beloved family !
Reading Architects Blueprints
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Author : William S (William Shepherd) Lowndes
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
Reading Architects Blueprints written by William S (William Shepherd) Lowndes and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
A practical guide to reading and interpreting architectural blueprints, this book provides essential training for anyone involved in the construction industry. Author William S. Lowndes draws on his extensive experience as an architect and educator to provide clear explanations of the key concepts and techniques involved in blueprint reading, with numerous examples and exercises to reinforce understanding. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Reading Architecture
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Author : Angeliki Sioli
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-04-09
Reading Architecture written by Angeliki Sioli and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-09 with Architecture categories.
Why write instead of draw when it comes to architecture? Why rely on literary pieces instead of architectural treatises and writings when it comes to the of study buildings and urban environments? Why rely on literary techniques and accounts instead of architectural practices and analysis when it comes to academic research and educational projects? Why trust authors and writers instead of sociologists or scientists when it comes to planning for the future of cities? This book builds on the existing interdisciplinary bibliography on architecture and literature, but prioritizes literature’s capacity to talk about the lived experience of place and the premise that literary language can often express the inexpressible. It sheds light on the importance of a literary instead of a pictorial imagination for architects and it looks into four contemporary architectural subjects through a wide variety of literary works. Drawing on novels that engage cities from around the world, the book reveals aspects of urban space to which other means of architectural representation are blind. Whether through novels that employ historical buildings or sites interpreted through specific literary methods, it suggests a range of methodologies for contemporary architectural academic research. By exploring the power of narrative language in conveying the experience of lived space, it discusses its potential for architectural design and pedagogy. Questioning the massive architectural production of today’s globalized capital-driven world, it turns to literature for ways to understand, resist or suggest alternative paths for architectural practice. Despite literature’s fictional character, the essays of this volume reveal true dimensions of and for places beyond their historical, social and political reality; dimensions of utmost importance for architects, urban planners, historians and theoreticians nowadays.
History Of Architectural Theory
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Author : Hanno-Walter Kruft
language : en
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Release Date : 1994
History Of Architectural Theory written by Hanno-Walter Kruft and has been published by Princeton Architectural Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Architecture categories.
As the first comprehensive encyclopedic survey of Western architectural theory from Vitruvius to the present, this book is an essential resource for architects, students, teachers, historians, and theorists. Using only original sources, Kruft has undertaken the monumental task of researching, organizing, and analyzing the significant statements put forth by architectural theorists over the last two thousand years. The result is a text that is authoritative and complete, easy to read without being reductive.
What Is Architectural History
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Author : Andrew Leach
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2013-05-03
What Is Architectural History written by Andrew Leach and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-03 with Architecture categories.
What is Architectural History? considers the questions and problems posed by architectural historians since the rise of the discipline in the late nineteenth century. How do historians of architecture organise past time and relate it to the present? How does historical evidence translate into historical narrative? Should architectural history be useful for practicing architects? If so, how? Leach treats the disciplinarity of architectural history as an open question, moving between three key approaches to historical knowledge of architecture: within art history, as an historical specialisation and, most prominently, within architecture. He suggests that the confusions around this question have been productive, ensuring a rich variety of approaches to the project of exploring architecture historically. Read alongside introductory surveys of western and global architectural history, this book will open up questions of perspective, frame, and intent for students of architecture, art history, and history. Graduate students and established architectural historians will find much in this book to fuel discussions over the current state of the field in which they work.
How To Read Buildings
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Author : Carol Davidson Cragoe
language : en
Publisher: Herbert Press
Release Date : 2018-03-08
How To Read Buildings written by Carol Davidson Cragoe and has been published by Herbert Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-08 with categories.
How to Read Buildings is a practical primer to looking at architecture and all the elements that are included in buildings, from cornices and friezes to columns and porticos - all facets of buildings are included. Each chapter takes an architectural element and looks at its variety across various historical periods and geographical locations. Examples are shown through dozens of fine engravings with extended captions, creating a dip-in read and an effective I-Spy guide. Additional sections look at the clues offerred by history, geography and religion (with a timeline showing how and where architectural elements have been introduced), and at the significance of the ornaments.
Architectural Theory And Criticism Urban Design Theory Architectural History
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Author : Georgia Bizios
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Architectural Theory And Criticism Urban Design Theory Architectural History written by Georgia Bizios and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Architecture categories.
A History Of American Architecture
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Author : Mark Gelernter
language : en
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Release Date : 2001
A History Of American Architecture written by Mark Gelernter and has been published by Manchester University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Architecture categories.
Why did the colonial Americans give over a significant part of their homes to a grand staircase? Why did the Victorians drape their buildings ornate decoration? And why did American buildings grow so tall in the last decades of the 19th century. This book explores the history of American architecture from prehistoric times to the present, explaining why characteristic architectural forms arose at particular times and in particular places.