A self-instruction book that concisely and coherently discusses the principles of architectural design. The concepts open the reader to a broad world of visual thinking. Stimulating lessons challenge the lay person and trigger creative responses from even the most sophisticated designers. Dr. Nathan B. Winters' masterful ink drawings are works of art that clarify the concepts of the book.
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YA Winters' basic introduction to architecture for the nonspecialist develops the concepts of ``visual literacy'' by the extensive use of diagrams, drawings, and time lines. Recognition of historical periods and styles is reinforced over and over again through the use of basic architectural principles. Architecture Is Elementary is a great self-instruction book.
Copyright 1986 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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Superior book for art teachers,
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The sequence and research given in this book is a comprehensive base for anyone teaching architecture, social studies, buildings, or practical geometry. Timelines, black/whie drawings throughout.
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Students of architecture today do not know the meaning of the Modern Architecture, this elementary book helps them understand the spatial conquest made by humanity from the cave to the lightest eco-buildings.
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I found Architecture is Elementary to be very informative -- covering the basics which expanded my view of what is around me in nature and in human-created forms. The illustrations are particularly helpful and well crafted. I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to better understand architectural styles and expand their thinking.
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Frank Lloyd Wright, New York City, Art Is Elementary, Gothic Revival, San Francisco, Morris Shop, Notre Dame du Haut, Buckminster Fuller, Carpenter Gothic, Great Mosque of Samarra, Hagia Sophia, Jorn Utzon, Pompidou Center, Regular Irregular, Renaissance Revival, Salt Lake City, Seagram Building, Sir Christopher Wren, Thanksgiving Square Chapel, Amiens Cathedral, Art Moderne, Baroque Period, Crystal Palace, Donate Bramante, Horyu-ji Temple Compound New!
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Frank Lloyd Wright, New York City, Art Is Elementary, Gothic Revival, San Francisco, Morris Shop, Notre Dame du Haut, Buckminster Fuller, Carpenter Gothic, Great Mosque of Samarra, Hagia Sophia, Jorn Utzon, Pompidou Center, Regular Irregular, Renaissance Revival, Salt Lake City, Seagram Building, Sir Christopher Wren, Thanksgiving Square Chapel, Amiens Cathedral, Art Moderne, Baroque Period, Crystal Palace, Donate Bramante, Horyu-ji Temple Compound New!
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- The International Style by Henry Russell Hitchcock on page 110
- Visual Thinking by American Showcase Inc in Front Matter
- Urban Space: A Brief History of the City Square by Jere Stuart French in Front Matter
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