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Architecture In Minutes

Series: In Minutes
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Architecture In Minutes by Susie Hodge is a concise and fully illustrated guide covering the history and theory of architecture. It explores key styles and movements from ancient Greek orders and Roman engineering to Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Modernism, Postmodernism, Futurism and Dynamic architecture. The book profiles 200 significant buildings and architects worldwide, including Inigo Jones, Christopher Wren, Gaudi, Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier and Frank Gehry.
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Architecture In Minutes

The fastest way to grasp the key concepts of architecture

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

In this hyper-compact, fully illustrated guide to architecture, Susie Hodge outlines the history and theory of architecture from the earliest structures to the cutting-edge concepts of the present day. Along the way, she profiles 200 key buildings, historic styles, architectural movements, and celebrated architects from all around the world.

Contents include the Greek orders, Roman engineering, Gothic architecture, the Renaissance, the Baroque, Revivalism, Art Nouveau, Modernism, and Postmodernism, Futurism, and Dynamic architecture along with architects like Inigo Jones, Christopher Wren, Gaudi, Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, and Frank Gehry.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784296032

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 May 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 128.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Susie Hodge has an MA in the History of Art by Research from Birkbeck, University of London. She is author of over 50 books, including studies of Impressionism, Victorian art, Picasso and Monet and is currently writing books on modern art and ancient Egyptian art. Throughout the year she runs workshops and seminars for various institutions and teaches part-time. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

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