Items related to Light Wind & Structure – The Mystery of...
Synopsis
Robert Mark plumbs the mystery of the great buildings of ancient Rome, the High Gothic era, and the Renaissance, revealing the astonishing depth of knowledge the ancient builders possessed. His findings provide a stronger technological focus for architectural history and a basis for more rational criticism of contemporary design.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
" Students of architecture and the history of art, as well as architects, can benefit from this book - one of the most objective historical accounts of structure and form we are likely to find." - Philip Arcidi, "Progressive Architecture" " Guided by a sleuth's compulsion, Mark has left no stone unturned to explain how the Pantheon and Hagia Sophia domes really work, how and why the French Gothic cathedrals evolved, the subtlety of the design of St. Paul's Cathedral, and the variety of more or less correctly designed high-rise structures of our time. . . . This book should be carefully read." - Mario Salvadori, "Architecture" & quot; Students of architecture and the history of art, as well as architects, can benefit from this book - one of the most objective historical accounts of structure and form we are likely to find.& quot; - Philip Arcidi, Progressive Architecture & quot; Guided by a sleuth's compulsion, Mark has left no stone unturned to explain how the Pantheon and Hagia Sophia domes really work, how and why the French Gothic cathedrals evolved, the subtlety of the design of St. Paul's Cathedral, and the variety of more or less correctly designed high-rise structures of our time. . . . This book should be carefully read.& quot; - Mario Salvadori, Architecture "Guided by a sleuth's compulsion, Mark has left no stone unturned to explain how the Pantheon and Hagia Sophia domes really work, how and why the French Gothic cathedrals evolved, the subtlety of the design of St. Paul's Cathedral, and the variety of more or less correctly designed high-rise structures of our time. . . . This book should be carefully read."- Mario Salvadori, "Architecture" "Students of architecture and the history of art, as well as architects, can benefit from this book - one of the most objective historical accounts of structure and form we are likely to find." - Philip Arcidi, "Progressive Architecture"
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Buy New
View this item
£ 74.88
£ 22.10 shipping from U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speedsOther Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Light Wind & Structure – The Mystery of...
Seller Image
Light, Wind and Structure: The Mystery of the Master Builders (New Liberal Arts Series)
Seller: Parrott Books, Nr Faringdon, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 209pp. Very well illustrated throughout - full page plates. Interesting design art architecture reference literature. The book is in excellent condition - very clean and bright. It presents very nicely on the shelf. PARROTT BOOKS - established for over 20 years offering a prompt friendly and efficient service. Seller Inventory # 025978
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Light Wind & Structure â" The Mystery of the Master Builders (Paper) (New Liberal Arts)
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR009096305
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Light, Wind and Structure: Mystery of the Master Builders (New Liberal Arts)
Published by
MIT Press, Massachusetts, 1994
ISBN 10: 026263158X
ISBN 13: 9780262631587
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: Buybyebooks, Honiton, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. G.Piranesi, H. Prost, Author + Various (illustrator). First Edition. PB first thus edition. 27.3 x 18.5cm. 209 pages. b/w photos, illusts throughout. The author plumbs the mystery of the great buildings of ancient Rome, the High Gothic era and the Renaissance, revealing the astonishing depth of knowledge the ancient builders possessed. Condition: Very slight front cover corner shelf rub, otherwise like new. VGC. Seller Inventory # 006390
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Light, Wind and Structure: Mystery of the Master Builders (New Liberal Arts)
Seller: The Mill Bookshop, Gatehouse of Fleet, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Publisher - MIT Press, Cambridge, MA, 1994. Fine condition paperback. Seller Inventory # ABE-1587401942544
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Light, Wind and Structure: Mystery of the Master Builders (New Liberal Arts)
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Light, Wind and Structure: Mystery of the Master Builders (New Liberal Arts) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780262631587
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Light, Wind and Structure: Mystery of the Master Builders (New Liberal Arts)
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780262631587
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Light, Wind, and Structure:The Mystery of the Master Builders
Published by
MIT Press, Cambridge MA, 1990
ISBN 10: 026263158X
ISBN 13: 9780262631587
Used
Soft cover
Seller: Mom and Pop's Book Shop,, Wakefield, RI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Photographs (illustrator). (new liberal arts series) Clean tight fresh strong unmarked copy. Soft Cover. Seller Inventory # 016238
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Light, Wind, and Structure : The Mystery of the Master Builders
ISBN 10: 026263158X
ISBN 13: 9780262631587
Used
Paperback
First Edition
Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good+ condition. First Softcover Edition. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The MIT Press / Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1994. Very Good+. Condition would be FINE but for a small surface scrape on front cover. The spine is square and flat. NO creases. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Pages are fresh and crisp -- probably never read. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. First MIT Press Paperback edition (so stated). Large Softcover. 7" wide by 11" tall. Illustrated with photos and drawings throughout. From the rear cover: "Robert Mark plumbs the mystery of the great buildings of ancient Rome, the High Gothic era, and the Renaissance, revealing the astonishing depth of knowledge the ancient builders possessed. His findings provide a stronger technological focus for architectural history and a basis for more rational criticism of contemporary design." "Guided by a sleuth's compulsion, Mark has left no stone unturned to explain how the Pantheon and Hagia Sophia domes really work, how and why the French Gothic cathedrals evolved, the subtlety of the design of St. Paul's Cathedral, and the variety of more or less correctly designed high-rise structures of our time. This book should be carefully read." -- Mario Salvadori, ARCHITECTURE. "Students of architecture and the history of art, as well as architects, can benefit from this book - one of the most objective historical accounts of structure and form we are likely to find." -- Philip Arcidi, PROGRESSIVE ARCHITECTURE. . First Softcover Edition. Softcover. Very Good+ condition. xvii, 209pp. Seller Inventory # 015672
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Light, Wind, and Structure: The Mystery of the Master Builders
Published by
MIT Press (MA) August 1994, 1994
ISBN 10: 026263158X
ISBN 13: 9780262631587
Used
Trade Paperback
Seller: Hennessey + Ingalls, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Trade Paperback. Condition: Used - Good. Robert Mark plumbs the mystery of the great buildings of ancient Rome, the High Gothic era, and the Renaissance, revealing the astonishing depth of knowledge the ancient builders possessed. His findings provide a stronger technological focus for architectural history and a basis for more rational criticism of contemporary design. Book has minor shelf wear. Out of print. Seller Inventory # 20110113122093
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Light, Wind and Structure: The Mystery of the Master Builders (New Liberal Arts Series)
Seller: Zoom Books East, Glendale Heights, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZEV.026263158X.G
Quantity: 1 available