Brick by James W P Campbell
Brick is one of the simplest and most versatile building materials and has been in use since c.5000BC. This, the first comprehensive study of brick from prehistory to the present day features many superb colour photographs by Will Pryce of examples from across the world. As well as examining the technical aspects of bricks and brick-making, James Campbell looks at the history of the use of bricks within many ancient civilisations, in the classical and medieval worlds, with a large part of the book devoted to the early modern and modern periods. From Roman baths and basilicas, to mosques and eastern churches, through to Victorian houses and prisons and cutting-edge architecture at the beginning of the 21st century.
Dr James Campbell, an architect and art historian, is Seear Fellow in Architecture and History of Art at Queen’s College, Cambridge. His books include The Library: A World History and Brick: A World History, both published by Thames & Hudson.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500341957 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500341958 |
| Title | Brick |
| Author | James W P Campbell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2003-10-27 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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