Round Buildings, Square Buildings and Buildings That Wiggle Like a Fish

Isaacson, Philip M.

ISBN 10: 0862034477 / ISBN 13: 9780862034474

Published by Walker Books Ltd, 1990

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner. Seller Inventory # CHL10769417

Synopsis:

What do we see when we look at a building? From the classical Parthenon in Greece to the simple fisherman's shacks in New England to the post-modernist Pompidou Center in France, Philip Isaacson explores what gives buildings their character. From the materials, form, color, ornamentation, placement in the landscape and the way the light strikes them, there are so many elements that contribute to shaping architecture into art. This is a perfect introduction to the complexities and wonders of architecture for children and adults.

"This wonderful book will change the way you see buildings forever." -New York Newsday

"The photographs are marvelous and the text clear and interesting."--The New Yorker

"Isaacson's book could be the beginning of a lifelong love of architecture."--The Chicago Tribune

A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book: Nonfiction, a Notable 1988 Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies, and winner of the Scientific American Young Readers Award

Synopsis: 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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Round Buildings, Square Buildings and ...
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Publication Date: 1990
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Used; Good