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The Short Story of Architecture: A Pocket Guide to Key Styles, Buildings, Elements & Materials
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Short Story of Architecture: A Pocket Guide to Key Styles, Buildings, Elements & Materials
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Susie Hodge
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Consultant editor Mark Fletcher
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:224 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 148 |
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| Category/Genre | Architecture
History of architecture |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781786273703
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| Classifications | Dewey:720 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Laurence King Publishing
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| Imprint |
Laurence King Publishing
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| Publication Date |
30 September 2019 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The Short Story of Architecture is a new and innovative guide to the subject of architecture that explores 50 key buildings, from the Great Pyramids to high-tech, sustainable skyscrapers. Accessible and concise, the book links the 50 key works to the most important architectural materials, elements and styles, giving readers all the tools they need to understand and appreciate the built world.
Author Biography
Susie Hodge is an art historian, historian and artist. She is the bestselling author of numerous books, among them Architecture in Minutes, Art Nouveau: 50 Works of Art You Should Know, What Makes Great Design and The Short Story of Modern Art.
Reviews"A brilliant little book [...] Those with an interest in architecture but who find the language and jargon of the genre intimidating and often impenetrable are sure to find Hodge's simple accessible style enjoyable and refreshing" - Self Build & Design
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