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| Publisher | John Wiley And Sons Inc |
| ISBN 13 | 9780764553967 |
| Author | Deborah K. Dietsch |
| Language | English |
| Book Subtitle | A Reference For The Rest Of Us! |
| Book Description | When is a building just a building and when is it art? This accessible guide cuts through the jargon and clearly explains the essentials of architecture, demystifying the incredible ways in which structures and spaces come alive. You'll gain a real appreciation for architecture and the confidence to talk about it even to an architect. It provides just 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. It explains when a building's a building and when it's art. Part of tens includes ten great architectural masterpieces, ten biggest architectural and engineering failures, ten of the most interesting architects working today, and more. |
| About the Author | Debra k. Dietch is an architecture and design critic who writes for major newspapers and magazines. She is the former editor in chief of architecture magazine and former executive editor of architecture record. |
| Publication Date | 28 June 2002 |
| Number of Pages | 336 |
Architecture For Dummies: A Reference For The Rest Of Us! paperback english - 28 June 2002
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