From Library Journal This lively survey by the author of A Concise History of Architecture ( LJ 7/79) examines architecture as a cultural phenomenon as well as an artistic and technological achievement. Roth (architecture, Univ. of Oregon) argues that architecture does more than provide shelter; it is also a physical expression of how people view themselves in relation to each other and to the universe. Part 1 provides a solid introduction to the discipline's form and function; Part 2 focuses on the major buildings, styles, and architects from prehistoric times to the present, with a valuable historical overview opening each chapter. Non-Western and vernacular architecture are mentioned only in passing, the one small shortcoming in an otherwise readable and lucid book. Highly recommended.- H. Ward Jandl, National Park Svce., Washington, D.C.Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. Read more About the Author Leland M. Roth is Marion Dean Ross Professor of Architectural History at the University of Oregon at Eugene. He is the author of American Architecture: A History ; A Concise History of American Architecture ; McKim, Mead & White, Architects ; and other works. He lives in Eugene, Oregon. Read more
J**N
The world's best-designed buildings---In your hand
This is a fascinating look at the history of architecture and how to understand it, as the title says.A brilliant introduction to the field for those of us with knowledge only of what a cinder block is!I only wish that I lived in a bigger city so I could spot some of the architectural devices the author illustrates.
I**G
Good book.
This is an okay book. Lots of information and pictures. Good for intro to architecture.
Z**E
It was pretty much what I was expecting
It was pretty much what I was expecting. The pages were written on (which isn't necessarily a bad thing) and the pages were worn, but, overall, exactly what I expected. It's a lot cheaper than the ones in the campus store. It works, it's not missing any pages, two thumbs up.
S**I
Recommend.
Arrived as described. Recommend.
N**P
Excellent Transaction
Extremely fast shipping, and product was packaged perfectly. Would definitely do business with again.
D**L
Excellent but not perfect
I'm a college instructor for beginning level Architecture Appreciation, and the Leland Roth book is an excellent choice to use for such a class. It is concise, informative and for the students, easy to read. Also, for their purposes, because the book is mostly black and white, it is rather cost efficient in an age of over-priced rip-off textbooks. The only problem with the book is that it can really stand to be updated. There is no chapter about Decontructivism or anything that followed, and the book ends with Mario Botta in 1993, which these days is antiquity already. Roth must know that his book is a gold standard for such a class. Knowing this, it is imperative that he revise it soon. it's too good of a product to stop 12 years ago.
W**.
Five Stars
very good
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