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A nontechnical introduction to architectural structure, history, and criticism. This book includes a discussion of the basic inspiration for architecture, an exploration of space, system, and material, and an examination of the language and history of architecture. It shows the nonspecialist how to read a design in plans, sections, and elevations.

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"Thank goodness for James F. O'Gorman, who has given us this refreshingly clear guide to the indispensable convergence of art and science we call architecture." * Forbes *
"[O'Gorman's] mastery of the subject shows in his straightforward, lucid prose." * Publishers Weekly *
"James O'Gorman's ABC of Architecture takes its rightful place among the few paragons this century of clear and direct introductions to the field." * Robert Venturi *

Table of Contents

Preface
Precis
Architecture
A Is for Utilitas
B Is for Firmitas
C Is for Venustas
Architecture as Communication
Learning the Lingo
Glossary
Further Reading
Index

ABC of Architecture

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      Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
      Publication Date: 01/10/1997
      ISBN13: 9780812216318, 978-0812216318
      ISBN10: 0812216318
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A nontechnical introduction to architectural structure, history, and criticism. This book includes a discussion of the basic inspiration for architecture, an exploration of space, system, and material, and an examination of the language and history of architecture. It shows the nonspecialist how to read a design in plans, sections, and elevations.

      Trade Review
      "Thank goodness for James F. O'Gorman, who has given us this refreshingly clear guide to the indispensable convergence of art and science we call architecture." * Forbes *
      "[O'Gorman's] mastery of the subject shows in his straightforward, lucid prose." * Publishers Weekly *
      "James O'Gorman's ABC of Architecture takes its rightful place among the few paragons this century of clear and direct introductions to the field." * Robert Venturi *

      Table of Contents

      Preface
      Precis
      Architecture
      A Is for Utilitas
      B Is for Firmitas
      C Is for Venustas
      Architecture as Communication
      Learning the Lingo
      Glossary
      Further Reading
      Index

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