Origins of Architectural Pleasure

Origins of Architectural Pleasure
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : 0520215052
ISBN-13 : 9780520215054
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Book Synopsis Origins of Architectural Pleasure by : Grant Hildebrand

Download or read book Origins of Architectural Pleasure written by Grant Hildebrand and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1999-06-30 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging study discusses ways in which architectural forms emulate some archetypal settings that humans have found appealing--and useful for survival--from ancient times to the present. 119 photos. 6 line figures.


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