ABC of Architecture
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (799 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0812216318 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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KEKEKE said I would have liked this book much better. Helpful in terms of understanding architecture. I am hesitant to give 5 stars because he seems to overtly favor historical styles--definitely not a fan of modernistic architecture that seemingly tries to sever itself from the long line of architectural history (or so he claims). If only he stayed more neutral in his position, I would have liked this book much better.. Excellent Introduction to Architecture David M. Ng My college freshman daughter told me she was thinking about majoring in environmental design. Knowing nothing about environmental design, I decided I needed to know more. Architecture is a part of environmental design, and I feel fortunate to have found this book. It is a fast read at about 120 pages, and it is focused on the three principles of an ancient Roman architect named Vitruvius: Utilitas, . "The vocabulary of architecture" according to Pumpkin King. Just as the title implies, this book is about how to read architecture. Reading requires understanding the vocabulary and structure of the language concerned. O'Gorman begins with Vitruvius' notions of function, structure, and beauty, and relates them to a building's plan, section, and elevation drawings respectively. Those, he claims, are the ABC's of architecture. But he also, knowingly or not, em
For those unfamiliar with architecture, O'Gorman includes a glossary of terms and suggestions for dictionaries. James F. O'Gorman's A B C of Architecture is a concise, illuminating introduction to the complex subject of architecture. . If you've ever wondered about arches, domes, or the importance of concrete, A B C Architecture will likely have the answers you're looking for. O'Gorman himself calls this slim volume a "modest grammar" on the subject, but it's much more than that. In elegant prose O'Gorman teaches architectural theory as he teaches history
Author James F. ABC of Architecture is an accessible, nontechnical introduction to architectural structure, history, and criticism. He shows the nonspecialist how to read a design in plans, sections, and elevations, and how architects, like other artists, make creative use of space and light.. O'Gormon moves seamlessly from a discussion of the most basic inspiration for architecture (the need for shelter from the elements), to an exploration of space, system, and material, and, finally, to an examination of the language and history of architecture