The Short Story of Architecture: A Pocket Guide to Key Styles, Buildings, Elements & Materials

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Short Story of Architecture: A Pocket Guide to Key Styles, Buildings, Elements & Materials
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Susie Hodge
Consultant editor Mark Fletcher
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 148
Category/GenreArchitecture
History of architecture
ISBN/Barcode 9781786273703
ClassificationsDewey:720
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Laurence King Publishing
Imprint Laurence King Publishing
Publication Date 30 September 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

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