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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2015-017603
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Stunning...be the Corbusier of LEGO."--Wall Street Journal "As educational as it is fun, The LEGO Architect is full of bite-sized portions of architectural history, beginning with the first use of columns in ancient Egypt, back when they weren't tiny and plastic."--The Huffington Post, "Stunning...be the Corbusier of LEGO." --Wall Street Journal "As educational as it is fun, The LEGO Architect is full of bite-sized portions of architectural history, beginning with the first use of columns in ancient Egypt, back when they weren't tiny and plastic." --The Huffington Post "For many budding architects the first step on the road to blueprints and T-squares is a trip to the toy store. The models are sure to motivate future architects--or future LEGO artists--to get building." --Architectural Digest " The LEGO Architect has sucked me in for hours, and I can't wait to build all of the plans." --GeekDad "This is likely one of the most useful books that I will ever own. Any of the LEGO-themed books from No Starch Press are as beautiful as they are practical." --Forbes "A handy manual to get the architecture enthusiast thinking about historic styles in commercial architecture...near perfect." --About.com Architecture "An inspirational showcase of architectural designs re-created with LEGOs...reconnect with the satisfaction of building something block by block." --The Wirecutter "The perfect book to turn your childhood LEGO® collection into a legitimate (and seriously fun) adult pastime." --Finn MacLeod, Arch Daily
Grade FromFifth Grade
Dewey Decimal724
Table Of ContentPreface A Brief History of Architecture Chapter 1: Neoclassical Chapter 2: Prairie Chapter 3: Art Deco Chapter 4: Modernism Chapter 5: Brutalism Chapter 6: Postmodern Chapter 7: High-Tech Chapter 8: Builder's Guide Photo Credits Bibliography Index
SynopsisTravel through the history of architecture in The LEGO Architect. You'll learn about styles like Art Deco, Modernism, and High-Tech, and find inspiration in galleries of LEGO models from around the world. Then take your turn building 12 models in a variety of styles. Snap together some bricks and learn architecture the fun way!, Travel through the history of architecture in The LEGO Architect . You'll learn about styles like Art Deco, Modernism, and High-Tech, and find inspiration in galleries of LEGO models. Then take your turn building 12 models in a variety of styles. Snap together some bricks and learn architecture the fun way
LC Classification NumberNA2790.A56 2015