Some architecture books worth reading
This list of books would serve as both essential reading and an excellent gift for those studying architecture or working in the field. These editions are filled with so many artistically impressive works that they're accessible to non-professional beauty and design lovers and even young readers.
World Architecture:A Cross-Cultural History
Richard Ingersoll
Paperback $125.95
This book is primarily a college-level text, yet its collection of more than 800 superb color pictures makes it appealing to anyone who appreciates interesting buildings. It also includes an instructor's CD of PowerPoint presentations.
·Exploring related societal issues
·Useful timelines and case analysis
Architecture:A Visual History
Jonathan Glancey
Hardcover $30
Want to explore architecture but lack experience in the field? Here's a great choice. This in formative but easy-to-understand book covers everything from ancient stupas(舍利塔)to contem porary skyscrapers. Its clean format together with more than 400 images also provides abundant in- formation that engages readers’ interest.
·Thirteen 3D artworks
·Structures around the globe
Seeking New York:The Stories Behind the Historic Architecture of Manhattan -One Building at a Time
Tom Miller
Paperback $22.5
This book allows readers to revisit Manhattan's splendid past through its incredible architec ture.Those who appreciate city planning,construction,or the Big Apple should never miss it.
Lots of specific information
Showing destroyed structures
The Story of Buildings :From the Pyramids to the Sydney Opera House and Beyond Patrick Dillon
Hardcover $19.99
This one can be used as a wonderful way to introduce architecture to children. The book has a unique format,with detailed drawings that take readers inside well-known buildings. At the beginning of each chapter, there's an overview of a certain historical stage.
·Featuring 16 famous buildings
·Plenty of double-page images
1. What do we know about World Architecture: A Cross-Cultural History?
A.It has a low price. |
B.It includes numerous color photos. |
C.It offers online access to presentations. |
D.It presents an analysis of political issues. |
2. Who wrote a book intended for city planning lovers?
A.Richard Ingersoll. | B.Jonathan Glancey. |
C.Tom Miller | D.Patrick Dillon |
3. Why is The Story of Buildings :From the Pyramids to the Sydney Opera House and Beyond Patrick Dillon a great choice for children?
A.It's a hardcover. |
B.It features 3D artworks. |
C.It begins with a general introduction to history. |
D.Its drawings show inner structures of famous buildings. |