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A fascinating introduction to architecture takes readers on a tour of buildings the world over, from the Taj Mahal to New York's TWA Terminal, and discusses the main elements that give buildings their character. Reissue.
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Philip M. Isaacson takes readers on a personal tour of buildings around the world, from places of worship, fortresses, and air terminals to bridges, windmills, and fishing shacks. Along the way they learn the many elements that give buildings their flavor and character. At once informative and beguiling, this striking introduction to architecture encourages readers to look for beauty where they may have never looked before.
About the Author
Philip M. Isaacson was an attorney and art critic for the Maine Sunday Telegram. His other book for young readers was A Short Walk Around the Pyramids & Through the World of Art. Mr. Isaacson passed away in 2013.
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- PublisherAlfred a Knopf Inc
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0679806490
- ISBN 13 9780679806493
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
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