Round Buildings, Square Buildings, And Buildings That Wiggle Like A Fish

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An eye-opening look at the world of architecture by Philip Isaacson, who the New York Times Book Review called "the best introductory writer on architecture we have." What do we see when we look at a building From the classical Parthenon in Greece to the simple fisherman's shacks in New England to the post-modernist Pompidou Center in France, Philip Isaacson explores what gives buildings their character. From the materials, form, color, ornamentation, placement in the landscape and the way the light strikes them, there are so many elements that contribute to shaping architecture into art. This is a perfect introduction to the complexities and wonders of architecture for children and adults.

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Philip M. Isaacson was an attorney and the art critic for the Maine Sunday Telegram. His first book for young readers was the award-winning introduction to architecture Round Buildings, Square Buildings & Buildings That Wiggle Like a Fish. Mr. Isaacson died in 2013.