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A New History of Modern Architecture
Combining a fascinating, thought-provoking and - above all - readable text with over 800 photographs, plans, and sections, this exciting new reading of modern architecture is a must for students and architecture enthusiasts alike. Organized largely as a chronology, chapters necessarily overlap to allow for the discrete examination of key themes including typologies, movements, and biographical studies, as well as the impact of evolving technology and country-specific influences.
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Chinese Architecture : A History
An unprecedented survey of the origins and evolution of Chinese architecture, from the last millennia BCE to todayThroughout history, China has maintained one of the world’s richest built civilizations.The nation’s architectural achievements range from its earliest walled cities and the First Emperor’s vision of city and empire, to bridges, pagodas, and the twentieth-century constructions of the Socialist state.In this beautifully illustrated book, Nancy Shatzman Steinhardt presents the first fully comprehensive survey of Chinese architecture in any language.With rich political and historical context, Steinhardt covers forty centuries of architecture, from the genesis of Chinese building through to the twenty-first century and the challenges of urban expansion and globalism. Steinhardt follows the extraordinary breadth of China’s architectural legacy—including excavation sites, gardens, guild halls, and relief sculpture—and considers the influence of Chinese architecture on Japan, Korea, Mongolia, and Tibet.Architectural examples from Chinese ethnic populations and various religions are examined, such as monasteries, mosques, observatories, and tombs.Steinhardt also shows that Chinese architecture is united by a standardized system of construction, applicable whether buildings are temples, imperial palaces, or shrines.Every architectural type is based on the models that came before it, and principles established centuries earlier dictate building practices.China’s unique system has allowed its built environment to stand as a profound symbol of Chinese culture. With unprecedented breadth united by a continuous chronological narrative, Chinese Architecture offers the best scholarship available on this remarkable subject for scholars, students, and general readers.
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Architecture : A Visual History
See more than 350 of the world's greatest buildings come to life in the most spectacular way!A world of beauty and genius is unveiled in this comprehensive architecture book.Discover the world's most incredible buildings, from the ancient world to the present day. From the Louvre and the Colosseum to the Sydney Opera House and the Gherkin, this book offers a truly visual worldwide survey of global architecture.Bursting with breathtaking photography and informative entries on more than 350 of the world's most famous buildings, Architecture: A Visual History gives you an unspoilt view of their fascinating features.This accessible reference book will transport you to the most impressive and iconic buildings on earth: - 500 photographs and 13 CGI artworks that dissect magnificent buildings around the world- Clear explanations and cross-sections of each building, along with exquisite photography of specific details- Close-up, detailed photographic reference to the architectural "vocabulary" of the period Explore the Architectural Wonders of the WorldPage after page is dedicated to significant architectural movements, biographies of famous architects and in-depth examinations of their masterpieces.See how and why certain features were common during specific time periods and how these amazing buildings have stood the test of time.Unique specially-commissioned CGI artworks throughout the book showcase more than 10 specific buildings, including The Pantheon and the White House. This stunning guide gives you a closer look at contemporary global architecture as well as sustainable green buildings.It's the perfect gift for architecture students, practising architects, or anyone with an interest in architecture, design, engineering, or art.
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Teaching Landscape History
Landscape history is changing in content and style to address the issues of today.Experienced teachers and authors on the history of gardens and landscapes come together in this new volume to share ideas on the future of teaching history in departments of landscape architecture, archaeology, geography and allied subjects.Design history remains important, but this volume brings to the fore the increasing importance of environmental history, economic history, landscape history, cultural landscapes, environmental justice and decolonisation, ideas of sustainability and climate change amelioration, which may all be useful in serving the needs of a widening range of students in an increasingly complex world.The main themes include: what history should we narrate in the education of landscape architects?how can we recognise counter-narratives and our own bias?how should we engage the students in the history of their chosen profession? how can designers and researchers be persuaded of the relevance of history teaching to theory and practice? andwhat resources do we need to develop teaching of landscape histories?This book will be of interest to anyone teaching courses on landscape architecture, urban design, horticulture, garden design, architectural history, cultural geography and more.
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How can you convert photos from portrait to landscape orientation?
To convert photos from portrait to landscape orientation, you can use photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop or GIMP. Open the photo in the software, then use the cropping tool to adjust the dimensions to a landscape orientation. You may need to crop out some parts of the original photo to fit the new orientation. Once you are satisfied with the new dimensions, save the photo in the landscape orientation.
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What is the constructive nature of history?
The constructive nature of history refers to the way in which our understanding and interpretation of historical events and figures can shape our present and future. By studying history, we can learn from past mistakes and successes, and use that knowledge to build a better future. History also helps us understand the complexities of human societies and the interconnectedness of different cultures and civilizations. Ultimately, the constructive nature of history lies in its ability to provide valuable lessons and insights that can inform our decisions and actions in the present and future.
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What is the difference between camera settings for landscape shots and portrait photos?
The main difference between camera settings for landscape shots and portrait photos is the aperture setting. For landscape shots, a smaller aperture (higher f-stop number) is typically used to achieve a larger depth of field and ensure that both the foreground and background are in focus. On the other hand, for portrait photos, a larger aperture (lower f-stop number) is often used to create a shallow depth of field, resulting in a blurred background that helps to emphasize the subject. Additionally, the focal length and composition may also vary between the two types of photography.
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What is a question about the history of Romanesque architecture?
How did Romanesque architecture evolve from the earlier Carolingian and Byzantine styles?
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Architecture : The Definitive Visual History
From ancient dwellings to modern high-tech skyscrapers, discover everything there is to know about the history of architecture worldwide. Covering over 6,000 years of human history, Architecture charts the most important developments in building materials, technology, design, and the social changes that have shaped the architectural landscape. Explore every significant architectural period and style in depth through critical examples. Take a tour of some of the world's most iconic buildings, beautifully illustrated with brilliant photography and specially commissioned CGI artworks. Dive deep into the pages of this book about architecture to discover:- An innovative approach to the story of architecture using iconic examples. - Explores buildings throughout history and across the world. - A combination of creative photography and specially commissioned CGI artworks to analyse every significant architectural style. - Profiles of the latest developments in architectural practice, including "green" technology, such as living façades. - Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution in the US- Optional 56-page reference section profiles key architects and contains profiles of additional important buildingsFind out why so many ancient Roman structures have withstood the test of time.Learn how the soaring ceilings of Gothic cathedrals are held up. And discover the architectural innovations that are helping to combat climate change. Architecture is the perfect book for anyone fascinated by the built world - its visual character and the factors that have formed it - and who wants to understand more.
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A Global History of Architecture
A GLOBAL HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE NOW FEATURING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE OF CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL ARCHITECTURE AND MORE SUPERB DRAWINGS BY FRANCIS D.K.CHING! The book that forever changed the way architectural history is viewed, taught, and studied, A Global History of Architecture examines 5,000 years of the built environment. Spanning from 3,500 BCE to the present, and organized along a global timeline, this unique guide was written by experts in their fields who emphasize the connections, contrasts, and influences of architectural movements throughout history and around the world. Fully updated and revised to reflect current scholarship, this Third Edition features expanded chapter introductions that set the stage for a global view, as well as: An expanded section on contemporary global architectureMore coverage of non-Western cultures, particularly South Asia, South East Asia Pre-Columbian America, and Africa. New drawings and maps by the iconic Francis D.K. Ching, as well as more stunning photographsAn updated companion website with digital learning tools and Google Earth™ mapping service coordinates that make it easier to find sites Art and architecture enthusiasts, and anyone interested in architectural history, will have 5,000 years of the built environment perpetually at their fingertips with A Global History of Architecture, Third Edition.
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Nature-Based Design in Landscape Architecture
Nature-Based Design in Landscape Architecture showcases a range of built works designed by landscape architects from many countries of the world representing diverse environmental regions and uses.These projects demonstrate the transformative potential of a nature-based approach to landscape architecture. The nature-based design approach supports and encourages natural regeneration with a view to promoting sustainable environments, preserving natural resources, and mitigating the impacts of climate change and development.The projects selected for this book demonstrate the potential of nature-based landscape design to support healthy, natural and managed ecosystems, sequester carbon, and support the recovery of biodiversity.In addition to examples of design-led environmental interventions, Nature-Based Design in Landscape Architecture, the book, also demonstrates the potential for nature-based design to improve people’s relationship with their surroundings by encouraging them to be active participants in their communities.As such, each project featured in the book promotes a discussion around future scenarios in which landscape architects can and will be engaged, from minimizing environmental impact through sustainable design to fostering social justice through community engagement. This book will be a welcome supplement for undergraduate landscape architecture, survey or design studio courses, and may also be used at the master’s degree level either as part of a landscape architecture survey seminar or early design studio.
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Wessex: A Landscape History
Wessex is famous for its coasts, heaths, woodlands, chalk downland, limestone hills and gorges, settlements and farmed vales.This book provides an account of the physical form, development and operation of its landscape as it was shaped by our ancestors.Constituting no modern political entity, the Anglo-Saxon kingdom and archaeological province of ‘Wessex’ may be defined by its natural resources and connectivity by both land and sea, for its borders include the English Channel and Severn Estuary. Following the tundra environments that dominated south of the ice sheets during the past two million years, the Wessex area experienced dramatic changes in climate, something reflected in its soils and vegetation cover.Humans hunted in the ‘wildwood’ established after the Ice Age, then cleared the land for agriculture and settlement in a 6,000 year old process.In more recent times, areas of cultural importance and nature conservation have been established as well as a thriving economy based largely on natural resources, trade and manufactures. The region comprises the counties of Hampshire (including the Isle of Wight), Dorset, Wiltshire, historic Somerset, and Berkshire.Whether through Thomas Hardy, a water company service area, or a royal title, Wessex has lingered in the imagination and secured its place in the construction of English history.The reader is taken through not only the physical landscape, but also the human institutions that have affected its evolution, including manors, great estates, monasteries and hunting forests; major themes include the development of agriculture, settlements, industry and transport.
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Why should one study landscape architecture?
Studying landscape architecture provides a unique opportunity to blend creativity with environmental sustainability and social impact. It allows individuals to design outdoor spaces that not only enhance the beauty of the environment but also improve the quality of life for communities. By studying landscape architecture, one can contribute to creating sustainable and resilient landscapes that address pressing issues such as climate change, urbanization, and biodiversity loss. Additionally, the field offers a diverse range of career opportunities in areas such as urban planning, environmental conservation, and landscape design.
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What is the difference between landscape architecture and landscape planning?
Landscape architecture focuses on the design and planning of outdoor spaces, including parks, gardens, and urban plazas, with a focus on aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. Landscape architects often work on specific projects, creating detailed designs and plans for outdoor spaces. On the other hand, landscape planning is a broader field that involves the strategic and holistic planning of land use, natural resources, and environmental conservation. It encompasses the assessment, analysis, and management of landscapes at a larger scale, often involving multiple stakeholders and considering long-term impacts on the environment and communities. In summary, landscape architecture is more focused on the design and aesthetics of outdoor spaces, while landscape planning involves the strategic and comprehensive planning of land use and natural resources.
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Is the Holocaust something new in history?
The Holocaust is not something entirely new in history, as there have been other instances of genocide and mass atrocities throughout history. However, the scale and systematic nature of the Holocaust, as well as the use of industrialized methods of mass murder, make it a unique and particularly horrific event. The Holocaust serves as a stark reminder of the depths of human cruelty and the dangers of unchecked prejudice and discrimination. It also serves as a powerful symbol of the importance of remembering and learning from the past to prevent such atrocities from happening again.
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How can you mix portrait and landscape videos?
To mix portrait and landscape videos, you can use video editing software to adjust the orientation of the videos. You can rotate the portrait videos to landscape orientation or vice versa to create a cohesive look. Additionally, you can use techniques such as adding borders or background images to seamlessly blend the different orientations together. Experimenting with different layouts and transitions can help you create a visually appealing video that combines both portrait and landscape footage.
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