Ergebnis für "A arte" in Architektur

Radio 4's In Our Time has established itself at the pinnacle of essential conversation on a wide range of subjects from science, history, philosophy and the arts. The programme, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2023, is presented by Melvyn Bragg with contributors from the diverse worlds of academia. Opening with four contextual episodes - The Artist, Imagination, The Muses, and Architecture and Power - this thematic anthology contains 25 programmes on the history of visual art. Included are artistic styles and movements.

""Traveling easily through a thousand years of history, The Bright Ages reminds us society never collapsed when the Roman Empire fell, nor did the modern world did wake civilization from a thousand year hibernation. Thoroughly enjoyable, thoughtful and accessible; a fresh look on an age full of...

In the tradition of Elizabeth Kolbert and Michael Pollan, The Nature of Our Cities is a stirring exploration of how innovators from around the world are combining urban nature with emerging technologies, protecting the planet’s cities from the effects of climate change and safeguarding the...

Voici le tome de la mise en œuvre: un parcours complet de la charpente et de la couverture, qui part des origines en bois jusqu’aux combles les plus savants, pour guider du choix des essences au tracé des fermes, des cintres et des toitures selon le climat et l’usage. On y apprend quand couper le bois, comment le sécher, quelles propriétés attendre du chêne, du sapin, du mélèze ou du cèdre, et pourquoi certaines pièces résistent mieux au feu, aux vers ou à l’eau en fondations sur pilotis.

Voici le volume où l’Art de bâtir devient une science exacte: un cours limpide de statique appliquée, qui relie calcul, géométrie et expérience pour dimensionner fondations, murs, arcs, dômes et contreforts avec sûreté. Rondelet y clarifie la place de la théorie (de Vitruve aux modernes) et montre comment centres de gravité, leviers, plans inclinés, frottement et poussées conduisent à des choix de formes, d’épaisseurs et d’appareils réellement stables.

Voici le tome qui transforme la théorie en ouvrage: un guide vivant et rigoureux de la construction en pierre de taille, des appareils antiques aux principes de stabilité, jusqu’à la taille précise des voussoirs et la pose des voûtes les plus exigeantes. On y traverse Égypte, Grèce, Rome et même Andes pour comparer appareillages, dimensions colossales et liaisons, puis l’auteur formalise les règles: centre de gravité, équilibre, assises, parpaings, crampons, et chaînes de bois selon Vitruve.

Voici le grand manuel qui révèle l’ossature du monde bâti: un guide clair, précis et passionnant qui conduit des origines de l’architecture jusqu’à l’atelier de l’ingénieur, stylo et truelle en main. Écrit par Jean-Baptiste Rondelet, ce premier tome explore la “connaissance des matériaux” et démystifie pierres, chaux, sables, pouzzolanes, plâtres et ciments, en articulant histoire, science et pratique de chantier.

In Japanese gardens, composition follows from placement of the first stone; all elements and plantings become interconnected. These eight essays on Kyoto gardens similarly begin with keen description and build into richly meditative excursions into art, Buddhism, nature, and science. Landscape architect Marc Keane shows how Japanese gardens are both a microcosm of the natural universe and a clear expression of our humanity, mirroring how we think, worship, and organize our lives and communities.

Imagine this: stepping into a room where you instantly felt more at ease, where you felt comfortable and connected to tradition and nature. A room that embraced you with its serene energy, a sanctuary from the noise and chaos of the modern world.

The story of the Stuart dynasty is a breathless soap opera played out in just a hundred years in an array of buildings that span Europe from Scotland, via Denmark, Holland and Spain to England. Life in the court of the House of Stuart has been shrouded in mystery: the first half of the century...

The true story of the intimate relationship that gave birth to the Farnsworth House, a masterpiece of twentieth-century architecture—and disintegrated into a bitter feud over love, money, gender, and the very nature of art. “An intimate portrait . . . alive with architectural intrigue...

Ce cinquième tome est l’atelier final où la théorie devient chantier: un guide précis du « travail de maçonnerie » et de l’« art de toiser » qui apprend à mesurer, estimer et organiser une opération de construction de bout en bout. Rondelet y montre comment passer de l’ouvrage projeté au prix juste, en détaillant mesures métriques vs. anciennes, conversions, unités pratiques, et toutes les composantes d’un devis: matériaux, déchets, taille, montage, mortier, faux-frais et bénéfice.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by limited storage, cramped layouts, or a lack of natural light in your home? How to Master the Art of Small Space Living offers you a roadmap to create a comfortable, functional, and beautiful home—no matter the size. This guide tackles the unique challenges of small space living and introduces you to innovative techniques for transforming tight quarters into a sanctuary of style and efficiency.

From his vantage point as a garden designer and writer based in Kyoto, Marc Peter Keane examines the world around him and delivers astonishing insights through an array of narratives. How the names of gardens reveal their essential meaning. A new definition of what art is. What trees are really made of. The true meaning of the enigmatic torii gate found at Shinto shrines. Why we give flowers as gifts. The essential, underlying unity of the world.

Have you heard about the Danish philosphy of Hygge but don't know how to get started? Hygge is the Danish art of coziness and happiness that can be learned by anyone regardless of their background. That’s right you can learn how to lead a healthier and happier life by learning this philosophical system. Hygge is all about finding whats important to you and building a life around it, so that you can have a more fulfilling life. Hygge can help you lead a more frugal lifestyle which will in turn help you to save money on a daily basis.

This new biography—featuring over 150 archival images and full-color photographs printed throughout—introduces Julia Morgan as both a pioneering architect and a captivating individual. Julia Morgan was a lifelong trailblazer. She was the first woman admitted to study architecture at the...

You may have spent time decluttering, cleaning, and depersonalizing the property, but are now left with a home lacking character or aren’t sure what else you can do to attract potential buyers.

A practical and informative no-nonsense guide to improving asbestos management, from a history overview to a more in-depth look at regulation and how to comply. This audiobook combines years of asbestos knowledge with it, all simplified and made easy to understand.

Como resultado del desarrollo técnico de los distintos estilos de la Alta Edad Media, hacia el siglo XI aparece un nuevo estilo arquitectónico que va a imponerse definitivamente durante siglos y va a dejar una huella imborrable en la historia de la cultura europea. La arquitectura románica es...

La denominación de arte gótico para clasificar al estilo artístico que floreció desde el siglo XIII al XV en toda Europa parece la debemos al Vasari, que en su libro critico e histórico del arte europeo le define con este nombre por sospechar su procedencia germánica. Nada más lejos de la...