Understanding Architecture: Its Elements, History, and Meaning / Edition 3

by Leland M. Roth, Amanda C. Roth Clark

Overview

This widely acclaimed, beautifully illustrated survey of Western architecture is now fully revised throughout, including essays on non-Western traditions. The expanded book vividly examines the structure, function, history, and meaning of architecture in ways that are both accessible and engaging.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780813349039
Publisher:	Westview Press
Publication date:	12/24/2013
Edition description:	Third Edition, Third Edition
Pages:	816
Sales rank:	613,817
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.90(h) x 1.60(d)

About the Author

Leland M. Roth is Marion Dean Ross Professor of Architectural History Emeritus at the University of Oregon at Eugene. Dr. Roth is the author of American Architecture: A History (Westview Press), McKim, Mead & White, and other works.

Amanda C. Roth Clarkreceived her Doctor of Philosophy from The University of Alabama, completing her doctoral work on the topic of contemporary artists' books. She holds Master and Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Oregon in the fields of Western architectural history and Asian art. She is the daughter of Leland M. Roth.

Table of Contents

Introduction Part I: The Elements of Architecture 1. Architecture: The Art of Shaping of Space Chapter 2. “Commoditie”: Building Functions 3. “Firmeness”: Structure, or How Does the Building Stand Up? 4. “Delight”: Seeing Architecture Chapter 5. Architecture and Sound 6. Architecture: Part of the Natural Environment 7. The Architect: From High Priest to Profession 8. Architecture, Memory, and Economy Part II: The History and Meaning of Architecture 9. The Beginnings of Architecture: From Caves to Cities 10. The Architecture of Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt Chapter 11. Greek Architecture 12. Roman Architecture Essay 1: Indian Architecture 13. Early Christian and Byzantine Architecture Essay 2: Islamic Architecture 14. Medieval Architecture 15. Renaissance Architecture Essay 3: Architecture of the Americas 16. Baroque and Rococo Architecture Essay 4: Chinese Architecture 17. The Origins of Modernism: Architecture in the Age of Enlightenment, 1720–1790 Essay 5: Japanese Architecture 18. The Roots of Modernism: The Nineteenth Century Essay 6: African Architecture 19. Versions of Modern Architecture, 1914–1970 20. The Expansion of Modernism: The Late Twentieth Century: 1970–2000 21. Future-Focused: The Twenty-First Century

Editorial Reviews

"Superbly illustrated throughout. . . It remains the only text to discuss architecture as a cultural phenomenon, making this a top recommendation. . . . Understanding Architecture is the ideal textbook for classroom curriculums and a very strongly recommended addition to both community and academic Architectural Studies reference collections."
--The Midwest Book Review

Praise for Previous Editions:

"I enthusiastically recommend this 2nd edition, which includes a comprehensive new chapter on such contemporary architectural trends as postmodern traditionalism, neoexpressionism, deconstruction, critical regionalism, and sustainable architecture. Understanding Architecture is a versatile main text that works well for both general humanities courses and more advanced classes in architectural history."
--Dr. David Seamon, Professor of Architecture, Kansas State University

"Powerful and Moving."
--Judith Cushman-Hammer, Appalachian State University

Superbly illustrated throughout. . . It remains the only text to discuss architecture as a cultural phenomenon, making this a top recommendation. . . . Understanding Architecture is the ideal textbook for classroom curriculums and a very strongly recommended addition to both community and academic Architectural Studies reference collections.
The Midwest Book Review
Praise for Previous Editions:
I enthusiastically recommend this 2nd edition, which includes a comprehensive new chapter on such contemporary architectural trends as postmodern traditionalism, neoexpressionism, deconstruction, critical regionalism, and sustainable architecture. Understanding Architecture is a versatile main text that works well for both general humanities courses and more advanced classes in architectural history.
Dr. David Seamon, Professor of Architecture, Kansas State University
"Powerful and Moving."
Judith Cushman-Hammer, Appalachian State University"

Praise for Previous Editions:

"I enthusiastically recommend this 2nd edition, which includes a comprehensive new chapter on such contemporary architectural trends as postmodern traditionalism, neoexpressionism, deconstruction, critical regionalism, and sustainable architecture. Understanding Architecture is a versatile main text that works well for both general humanities courses and more advanced classes in architectural history."
--Dr. David Seamon, Professor of Architecture, Kansas State University

"Powerful and Moving."
--Judith Cushman-Hammer, Appalachian State University

Praise for Prior Edition:

"I enthusiastically recommend this 2nd edition, which includes a comprehensive new chapter on such contemporary architectural trends as postmodern traditionalism, neoexpressionism, deconstruction, critical regionalism, and sustainable architecture. "Understanding Architecture" is a versatile main text that works well for both general humanities courses and more advanced classes in architectural history."
--Dr. David Seamon, Professor of Architecture, Kansas State University

"Powerful and moving."
--Judith Cushman-Hammer, Appalachian State University

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