and with co-author: Will Pryce
A somewhat prosaic title for the most fascinating of books. This gloriously illustrated study by Thames & Hudson shows examples of brick buildings from 5,000BC to the present day, from ziggurats of the ancient world, through perhaps the more familiar basilicas of ancient Rome to modern masterpieces by Renzo Piano. Of equal interest is a comprehensive review of brick-making and bricklaying. Surely impossible to read without wanting to visit such wondrous buildings near or far.
(Jeremy Miller - bwl 58 Autumn 2010 ) |
