Professor James Stevens Curl, Emeritus Professor of Architectural History, is a distinguished scholar whose work delves into historic buildings and their conservation. His writings are characterized by impeccable scholarship, a fine prose style, and penetrating insights that illuminate the built environment. Having transitioned to a full-time academic career in 1978, Curl had already begun establishing a reputation for his perceptive articles and books. His distinctive approach offers readers a unique lens through which to appreciate architectural history.
A devastating critique of the Modernist Movement: from the Bauhaus and Le Corbusier, through destructive Modernism-inspired urban planning of the post- war years, it questions how increasingly unequal and dysfunctional societies have been affected by self-serving, self-appointed elites hell-bent on creating an alienating, empathy-less Dystopia.
Covers all periods of western architectural history including biographies of architects and others who have made significant contributions to the field of architecture.
Born into extreme poverty in 1914, Jersey Joe Walcott began boxing at the age of 16 to help feed his hungry family. After ten years, without proper training and with little to show for his efforts beyond some frightful beatings, Walcott quit the ring. A chance meeting with a fight promoter who recognized the potential in his iron chin and hard punch turned Walcott's fortunes around, launching one of the greatest comebacks in boxing history. This biography details Walcott's youth, his dismal early career, and his legendary climb to become the heavyweight champion of the world at age 37, at the time the oldest man ever to win the coveted title. Along the way, he battled some of the most feared champions of his day, including Joe Louis, Ezzard Charles, and Rocky Marciano. With numerous period photographs and a foreword from Walcott's grandson, this work provides an intimate look at one of the grittiest, most determined boxers of the 20th century.
This collection by Mohawk poet, James Thomas Stevens explores the effects of colonization on either side of the Bering Strait - China and North America. Three long poems focus on mapping, post-colonial emergencies and propoganda, while the short poems are personal experiences in China and Native America.
Containing over 6,000 entries from alto to ziggurat , this authoritative dictionary of architecture covers all periods of Western architectural history, from ancient times to the present day. Beautifully illustrated and written in a clear and concise style, it also includes brief biographies ofleading architects, from Brunelleschi and Imhotep to Le Corbusier and Richard Rogers. The text is complimented by over 250 beautiful and meticulous line drawings, labeled cross-sections and diagrams. These include precise drawings of typical building features, making it easy for readers to identifyparticular period styles.The first edition of the Dictionary of Architecture received excellent reviews. Now it has been fully revised and expanded, bringing it completely up-to-date. New entries include definitions of landscape terms and biographies of modern architects. Each entry is followed by a mini-bibliography,with suggestions for further reading. It also contains over 50 new illustrations.This is an essential work of reference for anyone with an interest in architecture. With clear descriptions providing in-depth analysis, the second edition of A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture is invaluable for students and professional architects, and provides afascinating wealth of information for the general reader.
Ancient Egypt as the Inspiration for Design Motifs in the West
The third edition offers a comprehensive exploration of Ancient Egyptian design's lasting impact on Western art and architecture over two millennia. Enhanced with beautiful illustrations and extensive research, it delves into various sources to highlight how these ancient aesthetics have influenced contemporary styles and trends.