Bauhaus by M. Droste; Bauhaus Bauhaus ArchivMagdalena Droste has pulled off a difficult task of condensing the vast range of Bauhaus topics to a readable and knowledgeable one hundred page introduction in the Taschen architecture series. It helps that two of the three Bauhaus directors (Gropius, Mies van der Rohe) already have their individual title, eg the Dessau Bauhaus is covered on a eight-page spread in the Gropius booklet with only a two picture to the four-page spread in the Bauhaus title.
Call Number: 709.040322
Publication Date: 1994
Architecture 101 by Nicole BridgeA crash course in designing and constructing buildings Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy details of architecture into tedious discourse that would put even Frank Gehry to sleep. Architecture 101 cuts out the boring explanations, and instead provides a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you explore the world's greatest structures. Featuring only the most important facts, building styles, and architects, you'll enjoy uncovering the remarkable world of architecture with this book. Inside, you'll also find fascinating elements like: Illustrations of popular building styles, such as Georgian and Greek Revival Drawings of the essential parts of different buildings Unique profiles of the most inspirational figures in architecture From Norman Foster and Frank Lloyd Wright to the Beauvais Cathedral and the Empire State Building, Architecture 101 is packed with hundreds of entertaining architecture tidbits that you can't get anywhere else!
Call Number: 720.9
Publication Date: 2015
Bauhaus by Frank WhitfordTraces the history of the German school of art, the Bauhaus, and examines the activities of its teachers and students.
Bauhaus by
Magdalena Droste has pulled off a difficult task of condensing the vast range of Bauhaus topics to a readable and knowledgeable one hundred page introduction in the Taschen architecture series. It helps that two of the three Bauhaus directors (Gropius, Mies van der Rohe) already have their individual title, eg the Dessau Bauhaus is covered on a eight-page spread in the Gropius booklet with only a two picture to the four-page spread in the Bauhaus title.
Architecture 101 by
A crash course in designing and constructing buildings Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy details of architecture into tedious discourse that would put even Frank Gehry to sleep. Architecture 101 cuts out the boring explanations, and instead provides a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you explore the world's greatest structures. Featuring only the most important facts, building styles, and architects, you'll enjoy uncovering the remarkable world of architecture with this book. Inside, you'll also find fascinating elements like: Illustrations of popular building styles, such as Georgian and Greek Revival Drawings of the essential parts of different buildings Unique profiles of the most inspirational figures in architecture From Norman Foster and Frank Lloyd Wright to the Beauvais Cathedral and the Empire State Building, Architecture 101 is packed with hundreds of entertaining architecture tidbits that you can't get anywhere else!
Bauhaus by
Traces the history of the German school of art, the Bauhaus, and examines the activities of its teachers and students.
