This totally original architecture book - the first ever comprehensive study of brick - follows the story of brick from 5,000 bc to its use in building today, via the vast baths and basilicas of ancient Rome, through the wonders of Gothic brick in Germany, the majestic temples of Pagan and Mughal mosques in Iran, to its modern revival. Marvellously illustrated with spectacular, specially-taken photographs, Brick is at once an historical account of how bricks have been employed by architects of every period, a ...
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This totally original architecture book - the first ever comprehensive study of brick - follows the story of brick from 5,000 bc to its use in building today, via the vast baths and basilicas of ancient Rome, through the wonders of Gothic brick in Germany, the majestic temples of Pagan and Mughal mosques in Iran, to its modern revival. Marvellously illustrated with spectacular, specially-taken photographs, Brick is at once an historical account of how bricks have been employed by architects of every period, a technical survey of brickmaking and bricklaying, and an essay in architectural and cultural history. The authors have applied their expert visual and technical knowledge to more than one hundred themes, from bricks in ancient Egypt to their distinctive use by such modern masters as Louis Kahn, Alvar Aalto and Renzo Piano. Great works of engineering - viaducts, tunnels and bridges - are given prominence alongside great cathedrals and country houses, temples and mosques, testifying to the incredible versatility and importance of bricks and brickwork.
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Add this copy of Brick: a World History to cart. $13.27, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill of the Olympics rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from TACOMA, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Thames & Hudson.
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Fair. An acceptable and readable copy. All pages are intact, and the spine and cover are also intact. This item may have light highlighting, writing or underlining through out the book, curled corners, missing dust jacket and or stickers.
Add this copy of Brick: a World History to cart. $14.99, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Movies rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Thames & Hudson.
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Very Good. 2003. First Edition. hardcover. Cloth, dj. Folio. 320 pp. Profusely ilustrated in color. Mild shelf wear to dust jacket. Previous owner's inscription to ffep. Altogether a copy in Very Good condition. Very Good. (Subject: Architecture & Urban Design).
Add this copy of Brick: A World History to cart. $35.54, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2016 by Thames & Hudson Ltd.
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Add this copy of Brick: a World History to cart. $45.00, good condition, Sold by Friends ofOmaha Public Library rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Omaha, NE, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Thames & Hudson.
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Good. Size: 9x1x12; Previous owner's return address label or bookplate present. Light shelf wear. Binding is tight and square. Contents are crisp, clean, complete and undamaged. Book was donated to Friends of Omaha Public Library.
Add this copy of Brick: a World History to cart. $45.00, very good condition, Sold by Hennessey + Ingalls rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Los Angeles, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Thames & Hudson.
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Used-Very Good. This is the first comprehesive work on brick, the essential building material, and ranges over every culture throughout history. It begins in 5000 BC and comes up to the 20th century. Indispensable to anyone practicing or studying architecture. Foreign Editions BEAUTIFUL COPY! ! ! wrapped in complimentary Brodart dust jacket protector...Some eraser marks on forward top end paper.
Add this copy of Brick-a World History to cart. $49.00, new condition, Sold by DIBbooks rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Buenos Aires, CABA, ARGENTINA, published 2003 by Thames & Hudson.