INFORMATION
Author(s): Susie Hodge
Print length: 416 pages
Dimensions: 12.9 x 12.6 cm
Format: Hardcover
Price: 499.000 VND
Weight: 900 g
Publisher: Hachette
Publication year: 2016
INTRODUCTION
"Architecture in Minutes" by Susie Hodge is a concise, fully illustrated guide designed to give readers a broad yet accessible overview of architectural history and theory. It covers the evolution of architecture from the earliest known structures and ancient engineering to the modern and dynamic designs of today. Throughout the book, Hodge profiles 200 key buildings, architectural movements, styles, and prominent architects from around the world.
Key concepts explained include the Greek orders, Roman engineering, Gothic architecture, the Renaissance, the Baroque, Revivalism, Art Nouveau, Modernism, Postmodernism, Futurism, and Dynamic Architecture. Architects discussed include luminaries such as Inigo Jones, Christopher Wren, Gaudí, Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, and Frank Gehry.
What makes this book especially useful is its format: each topic or building is given a short, digestible “minute”-style explanation, often with illustrations, diagrams, or photos to help visual learners grasp the style or innovation quickly. It’s ideal for anyone interested in architecture—from beginners who want to familiarize themselves with key styles and terminology, to more seasoned readers who appreciate a refresher or reference that lays out architectural history in bite-size, visual chunks.
