Architecture was born to provide shelter for human beings, but it has been given more meaning in thousands of years of development. As a complex interdisciplinary discipline, architecture seems to be our "most familiar stranger". Is it a rational craft or a poetic aesthetic? How do styles, materials, structures and elements shape architecture? How is architecture affecting human society? If you want to find a way to understand architecture from this complex and profound series of problems, you need a complete and clear understanding of the history of architecture.
Recently, China Pictorial Publishing House published a new book by art history bestseller Susie Hodge, "The Source Code of Architecture". This is the new work of art historian Susie Hodge, following the best-selling works "The Source Code of Art" and "The Source Code of Modern Art", and works with readers to "deconstruct" the history of architecture. In the book, the author provides a clear thread of architectural development, looking at how architecture has "reshaped" human society.
From the Great Pyramids more than 2,000 years BC to the architectural works of Zaha Hadid in the 21st century, Susie Hodge combs through 40 architectural styles, 50 classic buildings, 26 architectural elements, 24 building materials, and four chapters to sort out the development of architecture from ancient times to the present. The 60-second "dry goods" reading volume designed for the fragmented reading era allows readers to absorb the richest architectural information in a short period of time. Practical search function, cross-referencing knowledge in different subdivisions, helps readers to integrate architecture with other fields. The date of construction, major architects and other masterpieces, as well as key points, etc., are more convenient for readers to provide direction for future in-depth research.
In addition, the book has also thoughtfully added an appendix to analyze the terminology of architecture to remove reading barriers for readers. With a delicate and compact soft hardcover design and a condensed content architecture, it can be said that "The Source Code of Architecture" is an architectural "decoding book" that readers can read anytime, anywhere and repeatedly.
The author, Susie Hodge, is an art history researcher and an artist. Loved by both public and television audiences for her in-depth and intriguing approach to art history, she is the author of several best-selling books on art history. In addition to The Source Code of Art and The Source code of modern art, she has published 50 Art Ideas and Art in Detail: 100 Masterpieces.
Since its publication, this book has been recognized and praised by the professional media in the industry. The Source Code of Architecture is like a condensed encyclopedia, and readers can always get basic information about various topics related to architecture. If you're looking for a short history of architecture, The Building's Source Code is a must-see option.
Text/Beijing Youth Daily reporter Zhang Zhiyi
Editor/Ying Qiao