In Frontier Fictions, Firoozeh Kashani-Sabet looks at the efforts of Iranians to defend, if not expand, their borders in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and explores how their conceptions of national geography influenced cultural and political change.
How a famous painting opens a window into the life, times, and philosophy of Rene DescartesIn the Louvre museum hangs a portrait that is considered the iconic image of Rene Descartes, the great seventeenth-century French philosopher.
Architecture's growing intimacy with new types of artKissing Architecture explores the mutual attraction between architecture and other forms of contemporary art.
A groundbreaking account of the role of writing in Michelangelo's artMichelangelo is best known for great artistic achievements such as the Sistine ceiling, the David, the Pieta, and the dome of St.
The young Thomas Eakins's most revealing letters-published here for the first timeThe most revealing and interesting writings of American artist Thomas Eakins are the letters he sent to family and friends while he was a student in Paris between 1866 and 1870.
The emphasis on practical experience over ideology is viewed by many historians as a profoundly American characteristic, one that provides a model for exploring the colonial challenge to European belief systems and the creation of a unique culture.
This book provides a surprising answer to two puzzling questions that relate to the very "e;soul"e; of the professional study of economics in the late twentieth century.
Interior designer and television host Jeremiah Brent explores the emotional meaning of home in this warm and inviting book that illuminates what make peoples spaces so personally significant.
A fascinating exploration of the urbanism at the heart of Utopian thinkingThe vision of Utopia obsessed the nineteenth-century mind, shaping art, literature, and especially town planning.
Architecture's growing intimacy with new types of artKissing Architecture explores the mutual attraction between architecture and other forms of contemporary art.
La publicación, realizada por el Instituto Distrital de Patrimonio Cultural, hace un recorrido por la obra del importante arquitecto José María Montoya Valenzuela y un reconocimiento a su práctica profesional, con reseñas de sus principales proyectos, entre los que se encuentran el Seminario Mayor de Bogotá y edificaciones del Colegio La Enseñanza.
Oscilando con elegancia entre la reflexión ensayística y la descripción narrativa de su propio proceso de crecimiento personal, Charlotte Van den Broeck presenta trece miniaturas sobre la tragedia personal y profesional de diversos arquitectos que, incapaces de confrontar su propio fracaso, tomaron la radical decisión de quitarse la vida.
Shinberg has done something truly impressive: He has created a practical framework for architectural thinking and design, grounded in the latest research on human perception and cognition.
Former poet laureate of the United States Donald Hall's final collection of essays, from the vantage point of very old age, once again ';alternately lyrical and laugh-out-loud funny.
The ultimate guide to getting your life in orderwith hundreds of practical and empowering ideas, projects, and tipsfrom America's most trusted lifestyle authorityTrust Martha to help you master all things organizingsorting, purging, tidying, and simplifying your lifewith smart solutions and inspiration.
Die Architektur des "Brutalismus" erlebt seit einigen Jahren eine Neubewertung – eine breitere Öffentlichkeit hat diese Wertschätzung noch nicht erreicht.
Esta obra marca la necesidad de dar respuestas a esos interrogantes no resueltos en la bibliografía existente sobre construcciones de obras de arquitectura.
The only book of its kind on the market today, COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DETAILING, 4E will give you everything you need to gain a solid understanding of commercial drafting and detailing - it's all here, in one comprehensive resource.
ADA IN DETAILS Comprehensive visual interpretation of the ADA Standards for accessible design, expanded with 50% more content and comparisons with two additional codes and standards ADA in Details, Second Edition provides a visual interpretation of the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards (ADAS).
A pesar de que el contenido de este libro proviene del planteamiento diseñado para un curso específico (Proyectos de Diseño de Interior, en IDarte), su experiencia es extrapolable a gran parte de disciplinas y contextos pedagógicos, tal y como ocurre con los textos y documentos desarrollados por este autor.
Following on the widely-read The Future of the Museum: 28 Dialogues, which explored how museums are changing through conversations with today's generation of museum directors, New York-based author and cultural strategy advisor Andras Szanto's new compilation turns its attention to architects.
Casa popular colombiana es una expresión sintética que ampara una enorme variedad de formas construidas, representativas de la riqueza geográfica y cultural del país.
A fresh and innovative perspective on urban issues and creating sustainable cities In The 15-Minute City: A Solution for Saving Our Time and Our Planet, human city pioneer and international scientific advisor Carlos Moreno delivers an exciting and insightful discussion of the deceptively simple and revolutionary idea that everyday destinations like schools, stores, and offices should only be a short walk or bike ride away from home.
The essential reader on fabrication in architecture for practitioners and producers alike An original and informative reader on the subject of translating architectural ideas from conceptual propositions to physical manifestations, Manufacturing the Bespoke is an essential resource for students and practitioners of architecture, as well as producers and suppliers of architectural products.
