How to Read Paris: A crash course in Parisian architecture
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (501 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1782404066 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Chris Rogers writes on architecture and visual culture, informed by twenty years of investigation, research and conversations with practitioners. He creates and leads architectural tours, often working closely with architects, and is the author of The Power of Process: The Architecture of Michael Pearson (2010) and How to Read Paris (2016).
Packed with detailed drawings, plans and photographs, and covering squares, bridges, streets and monuments as well as buildings, it is both a fascinating architectural history and an effective I-spy guide - a must-read for anyone with an interest in this fascinating and beautiful city. How to Read Paris is a pocket-sized guide to understanding and appreciating the architecture of Paris. Compact enough to carry in your pocket yet serious enough to impart a real understanding, this handy reference guide.
He creates and leads architectural tours, often working closely with architects, and is the author of The Power of Process: The Architecture of Michael Pearson (2010) and How to Read Paris (2016).. About the AuthorChris Rogers writes on architecture and visual culture, informed by twenty years of investigation, research and conversations with practitioners
A Great Book To Really Know Paris MooreNoLess How To Read Paris opened my eyes and mind far wider to see and fully understand WHAT I enjoy most in Paris --- and WHY. Yeah, this book really helps me to appreciate not only the city and people, but also the depth and history of the culture as well. It has helped me in looking at American architecture very differently. It's been truly am. Missing Chapters Jane Stivarius my review at amazon.co.ukLittle coverage of Paris Art Deco and Paris International Style. Although the book has a publication date of 2016, there's little coverage of new buildings along the tramlines bordering the peripherique where much new construction is taking place. The masive development of the left bank of the Seine in the 13th .