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Author Davies, Colin, 1929-

Title Thinking about architecture : an introduction to architectural theory / Colin Davies
Published [Place of publication not identified] : London : Laurence King Publishing, 2011

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Description 160 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Contents Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Representation -- ch. 2 Language -- ch. 3 Form -- ch. 4 Space -- ch. 5 Truth -- ch. 6 Nature -- ch. 7 History -- ch. 8 The City
Summary The aim of the book is to explain current thinking about architecture in a clear and accessible way. It introduces key theoretical concepts such as representation, form and space, using a gradual step-by-step approach, focusing on the ideas rather than the theorists and philosophers behind them
Notes Formerly CIP. Uk
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 158-160) and index
Subject Architecture -- History.
Architecture -- Philosophy.
Architecture -- Psychological aspects.
Architecture -- Miscellanea.
Architecture.
ISBN 185669755X (paperback)
9781856697552 (paperback)