{"product_id":"brick-a-world-history-9780500341957","title":"Brick: A World History","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis totally original architecture bookthe first comprehensive work on brick  the essential building materialranges over every culture throughout history. It follows the story of brick from 5 000 BC to the twenty-first century  from the vast baths and basilicas of ancient Rome  through the wonders of Gothic brick in Germany  Buddhist shrines in Burma  and Mughal mosques in Iran  to the modern revival of brick in the hands of architects like Gaudi. Marvelously illustrated with specially taken photographs  the book is at once an historical account of how bricks have been employed by architects of every period  a technical survey of brickmaking and bricklaying  and an essay in architectural and cultural history. More than one hundred themes are covered  from bricks in ancient Egypt to their distinctive use by Louis Kahn  Alvar Aalto  and Renzo Piano. Works of engineeringrailway tunnels  viaducts  dams  and bridgesare given prominence alongside the great cathedrals and country houses  castles and temples  testifying to the versatility and importance of brick and brickwork. An illustrated glossary explains all technical terms and the various construction and bonding methods in use. The book will prove indispensable to anyone professionally involved in  studying  or simply interested in architecture  design  and materials. Over 600 illustrations  570 in color.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651827359797,"sku":"ByrdShop_0500341958","price":123.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780500341957.jpg?v=1781841458","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/brick-a-world-history-9780500341957","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}