Round Buildings, Square Buildings, And Buildings That Wiggle Like A Fish
Author: Isaacson, Philip M.
ISBN: 9781101933206
Publisher: RHUS CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Year First Published: 2016
Pages: 128
Dimensions: 245mm x 226mm x 8mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description
An eye-opening look at the world of architecture by Philip Isaacson, who the New York Times Book Review called "the best introductory writer on architecture we have."
What do we see when we look at a building? From the classical Parthenon in Greece to the simple fisherman's shacks in New England to the post-modernist Pompidou Center in France, Philip Isaacson explores what gives buildings their character. From the materials, form, color, ornamentation, placement in the landscape and the way the light strikes them, there are so many elements that contribute to shaping architecture into art. This is a perfect introduction to the complexities and wonders of architecture for children and adults.
ISBN: 9781101933206
Publisher: RHUS CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Year First Published: 2016
Pages: 128
Dimensions: 245mm x 226mm x 8mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description
An eye-opening look at the world of architecture by Philip Isaacson, who the New York Times Book Review called "the best introductory writer on architecture we have."
What do we see when we look at a building? From the classical Parthenon in Greece to the simple fisherman's shacks in New England to the post-modernist Pompidou Center in France, Philip Isaacson explores what gives buildings their character. From the materials, form, color, ornamentation, placement in the landscape and the way the light strikes them, there are so many elements that contribute to shaping architecture into art. This is a perfect introduction to the complexities and wonders of architecture for children and adults.
