The Annotated Arch: A Crash Course in the History Of Architecture
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (640 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0740710249 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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Great Introductory Book Courd As an Art History major, and a former Architectural student, I was skeptical when I found this book required for my study abroad course on French Art and Architecture. Generally, I've found that books attempting to cover basic knowledge on such a broad topic are somewhat lacking. However, after the first chapter or two, I was pleasantly surprised with how much informatio. A PhD isn't a guarantee The author's name on the cover of this book is followed by "PhD" as though that credential ensured the book's quality; it is an off-putting, abnormal bit of hubris to add "PhD" on the cover. In fact, the book is about as complete a survey of all architecture as can be accommodated in the alloted space. The overall history of architecture is well presented and illustrated. "The Annotated Arch: History of Architecture" according to M. Gilbert. I am teaching Art History and AP Art History this year and this book is invaluable to my students and myself. The students do a seminar type class and this book has provided such a qick reference tool for them when they have one of the artworks to research and teach. The large oversized pages are excellent. This book, along with the Annotated Mona Lisa, are wonderful rev
She is the "Christian Science Monitor"'s art critic and contributes feature stories on the arts to the "New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post," and "Art and Antiques." She is the author of The Annotated Arch: A Crash Course in the History of Architecture, "The Illustrated Timeline of Art H
It's a great, educational read.. A brief run-through of the book's captions and sidebars provides a mini crash course in the history of architecture. From Stonehenge to the Eiffel Tower, from Flippo Brunelleschi to Frank Lloyd Wright, the language of architecture is clarified in five sections.Everything you always wanted to know about architecture is all right here in The Annotated Arch, which covers architectural wonders from the Stone Age to the Space Age. Peppered with sidebars, The Annotated Arch will appeal to anyone who loves architecture or who simply wants to learn more about it in a painless, enjoyable way. The Annotated Arch takes architectural history out of the realm of dreary textbooks into a world of dynamic design, succinct page-length essays and instructive sidebars. These graphic devices heighten the reader's ability to retain an impressive amount of information, even through a cursory reading.Incorporating more than 250 illustrations, The Annotated Arch draws on the very elements of architecture to craft a visual and textual approach to the subject that no ordinary textbook could match. Presented in a reader-friendly format, this new book enlightens, entertains, and informs with its lively look at architecture.What's the difference between Doric,
She is the "Christian Science Monitor"'s art critic and contributes feature stories on the arts to the "New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post," and "Art and Antiques." She is the author of The Annotated Arch: A Crash Course in the History of Architecture, "The Illustrated Timeline of Art History," and numerous artists' monographs. . Carol lives in New York City and Long Island. About the Author Carol Strickland has a doctorate in American culture from the University of Michigan