Fb2 History of Architecture ePub

by Sir Banister Fletcher

Sir Banister Fletcher Architecture English

Category:	Architecture
Subcategory:	Photo and Art
Author:	Sir Banister Fletcher
ISBN:	0485550016
ISBN13:	978-0485550016
Language:	English
Publisher:	Athlone Press; 18th edition (June 16, 1975)
Pages:	1407
Fb2 eBook:	1625 kb
ePub eBook:	1424 kb
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Published on Jan 7, 2016. Sir Banister Fletcher's a History of Architecture.

Published on Jan 7, 2016. Published in: Design.

As Sir Banister Fletcher said, 'The study of architecture opens up the enjoyment of buildings with an. .the whole point of Banister Fletcher is that it does cram everything into a single volume.

As Sir Banister Fletcher said, 'The study of architecture opens up the enjoyment of buildings with an appreciation of their purpose, meaning, and charm. These words aptly summarise what this book has become for generations of students and architects. No serious fan of architecture should be without i. (American Institute of Architects).

A former RIBA president, Banister Fletcher also used the drawings in large format as lecture diagrams for his architectural history courses at the University of London. Sir Banister Fletcher: Comparative Arches Tote Bag From £. 0.

Banister Fletcher has been the standard one volume architectural history for over 100 years and continues to give a.Again in the words of Sir Banister Fletcher, this book shows that "Architecture.

Again in the words of Sir Banister Fletcher, this book shows that "Architecture. provides a key to the habits, thoughts and aspirations of the people, and without a knowledge of this art the history of any period lacks that human interest with which it should be invested.

This unique reference book places buildings in their social, cultural and historical settings to describe the main patterns of architectural development, from Prehistoric to the International Style.

Fletcher, Banister, 1833-1899; Fletcher, Banister, Sir, 1866-1953. Architecture - History.

Sir Banister Fletcher. Athlone Press, 1996 - 366 pages. It still excels in the fresh and simple comparison of different architectural styles and periods. The first book any architectural student should have on their bookshelves. A History of Architecture on the Comparative Method Sir Banister Fletcher Snippet view - 1961. A History of Architecture on the Comparative Method Banister Fletcher Snippet view - 1963. View all . Bibliographic information.

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Golden freddi

Mine is a new 1975 edition (which was a small fraction of the new price). It is as much a history of the world--and an incredibly detailed one--as a history of architecture. It opens each of its 40 chapters with a discussion of a civilization or era, then describes the buildings very matter-of-factly. Sometimes opinions emerge: Louis Kahn is cited as an example of a flash-in-the-pan; FLLW's Guggenheim is criticized as impractical.

The photos are top quality B/W, often very old. Its real strength is early architecture; by chapter 35, it is only finishing up the Renaissance. The authors are so knowledgeable, the writing so polished after 18 editions, all others pale by comparison.

I don't think there's much of a market for these books outside of libraries, but those who read it will marvel at its erudition.

Fountain_tenderness

Without a doubt, this text is the Quintessential Gold Standard for introductory Western Architecture. A must have for anybody who is serious about learning about how Western Architecture has evolved over time, and with little if any bias. Its only weak area is with architectural development in Asia and South/Central Meso America. Other than that, this is my third copy of the text and it just keeps getting better. Believe me when I say, this is one book you may never want to loan out, for it may not get returned. I know, it's happened to me once already.

FailCrew

The most complete volume on architectural history you can have in your library.

Nuadador

Very happy with this purchase
It's exactly what I was expecting

Doukasa

It's great book and in good condition. I think everyone want to have a comprehensive survey of architecture will like it.

Brakree

Great book!

from earth

For over a century, this has been THE classic study of the history of architecture. It is a work of art in it's own right and worth owning simply for the joy of hefting it's not inconsiderable weight and browsing once in a while - even as a layman. The text is extraordinarily readable and the illustrations are a delight. It's so packed full of information - believe me, even if you have only a limited interest in architecture you will learn a great deal that will surprise you from this book! Enthusiasts for classical and other older branches of architecture may wish to consider purchasing second-hand copies of older editions - they're somehow nicer, and devote less space to the debased modern form of the art. (Yes, I'm biased and proud of it!:) Of a reasonable collection of architectural history books, (including several larger-format, beautifully-illustrated coffee-table books in the modern style)this book is easily my favourite. It has class, style and above all, character. Buy it!

The comparitive method used in this book is probably the best way of understanding architecture, and putting it into a modern perspective. The diagrams, tables, and charts allow the reader to analize, compare, and then take their own conclusions from the material. It is the quitessential architectural reference book.