Architecture For Dummies

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By Deborah K. Dietsch

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Architecture For Dummies by Deborah K. Dietsch is a friendly and accessible guide that demystifies the world of architecture. It covers the essentials of understanding architectural styles, the roles architects play, and the impact architecture has on our daily lives. This book offers insights into how architectural design influences functionality and aesthetics in our environment, making it a great choice for anyone interested in the arts and culture of buildings.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about understanding architectural styles, principles, and how buildings are designed and constructed, all presented in an approachable and accessible manner. It's perfect for anyone seeking a broad overview of architecture, whether you're a beginner or simply someone with a keen interest in the arts and culture aspects of building design.

Architecture For Dummies

Explains the essentials of architecture. This book covers highlights of architectural history, from Great Pyramids to Frank Gehry's Guggenheim museum in Bilbao.

Description

This volume provides the essential information for readers on the go who want to understand architecture. It covers the highlights of architectural history, from the Great Pyramids to Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. It explains how to look at a building and appreciate it, and when a building's a building and when it's art. Top-tens include: ten great architectural masterpieces, ten biggest architectural and engineering failures, and ten of the most interesting architects working today.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780764553967

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 July 2002

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Contributors:

Foreword by Robert A. M. Stern
Foreword by Robert A. M. Stern
Foreword by Robert A. M. Stern

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 344

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About the Author

Debra Dietch, (Washington DC) is currently an art and architecture critic for Sun-Sentinel, Tribune Co. She was a writer on architecture and design for major newspapers and periodicals such as Forbes, Florida Architecture, House Beautiful, Museum Magazine, Old House Journal, Sotheby's Domain, Washington Post, and more. She also held top editor positions at the two leading professional architecture magazines: Architectural Record and Architecture magazine.