A comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the elements and historical styles of architectural design, thoroughly illustrated with photos and plan drawings of many of the world's greatest buildings
Praise for Prior Edition:
"I enthusiastically recommend this 2nd edition, which includes a comprehensive new chapter on such contemporary architectural trends as postmodern traditionalism, neoexpressionism, deconstruction, critical regionalism, and sustainable architecture. "Understanding Architecture" is a versatile main text that works well for both general humanities courses and more advanced classes in architectural history."
--Dr. David Seamon, Professor of Architecture, Kansas State University
"Powerful and moving."
--Judith Cushman-Hammer, Appalachian State University
Praise for Previous Editions:
"I enthusiastically recommend this 2nd edition, which includes a comprehensive new chapter on such contemporary architectural trends as postmodern traditionalism, neoexpressionism, deconstruction, critical regionalism, and sustainable architecture. Understanding Architecture is a versatile main text that works well for both general humanities courses and more advanced classes in architectural history."
--Dr. David Seamon, Professor of Architecture, Kansas State University
"Powerful and Moving."
--Judith Cushman-Hammer, Appalachian State University
Superbly illustrated throughout. . . It remains the only text to discuss architecture as a cultural phenomenon, making this a top recommendation. . . .
Understanding Architecture is the ideal textbook for classroom curriculums and a very strongly recommended addition to both community and academic Architectural Studies reference collections.
The Midwest Book Review
Praise for Previous Editions: I enthusiastically recommend this 2nd edition, which includes a comprehensive new chapter on such contemporary architectural trends as postmodern traditionalism, neoexpressionism, deconstruction, critical regionalism, and sustainable architecture. Understanding Architecture is a versatile main text that works well for both general humanities courses and more advanced classes in architectural history.
Dr. David Seamon, Professor of Architecture, Kansas State University "Powerful and Moving."
Judith Cushman-Hammer, Appalachian State University"
"Superbly illustrated throughout. . . It remains the only text to discuss architecture as a cultural phenomenon, making this a top recommendation. . . .
Understanding Architecture is the ideal textbook for classroom curriculums and a very strongly recommended addition to both community and academic Architectural Studies reference collections."
--The Midwest Book Review Praise for Previous Editions:
"I enthusiastically recommend this 2nd edition, which includes a comprehensive new chapter on such contemporary architectural trends as postmodern traditionalism, neoexpressionism, deconstruction, critical regionalism, and sustainable architecture. Understanding Architecture is a versatile main text that works well for both general humanities courses and more advanced classes in architectural history."
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Dr. David Seamon, Professor of Architecture, Kansas State University "Powerful and Moving."
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Judith Cushman-Hammer, Appalachian State University
