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Rice's Language of Buildings is a captivating creation by renowned architectural artist Matthew Rice, now available in a stunning larger format edition. This beautifully illustrated book serves as an essential guide for anyone who wishes to dive deeper into the world of British architecture.
Featuring over 400 exquisite watercolour illustrations and hand-drawn annotations, Rice's Language of Buildings brilliantly decodes the complex grammar and vocabulary of British buildings. From the imposing Norman castles to the modern designs of Norman Foster, this book charts the evolution of architectural styles in a way that is both enlightening and enjoyable.
Matthew Rice emphasizes that understanding architecture is akin to mastering a language. With this book, you will no longer be left fumbling for words when attempting to describe architectural features. Instead, you will confidently speak about volutes, hood moulds, and lobed architraves. Each chapter invites you to view buildings not just as structures, but as stories waiting to be told.
This joyous celebration of British architecture promises to transform the way you observe and discuss the world around you. Whether you are an architecture enthusiast or a casual reader, Rice's Language of Buildings will empower you to engage in architectural conversations like never before.
ISBN: | 9781408893784 |
Author: | Matthew Rice |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Dimensions: | 183 x 254 x 27 mm |
Publication Date: | 09 June, 2018 |
Pagination: | 240 pages, Colour illustrations throughout |
Weight: | 800g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’