This book approaches the concept of geo-architecture by analyzing the symbolic characters of architectures. It proves that the relationship between architecture and geography is not merely an embodiment of physical and functional demands but rather a formal expression of the materialization of culture. After analyzing the vast number of villages; groups of buildings and individual buildings the forms of which closely resemble the forms of the Bagua (symbol of the Eight Trigrams); Taichi; animals and plants; this book finds that this kind of symbolism creatively places living and working places within the natural geographic environment and; by seeking a relationship between architecture and its surrounding environment; comes to express peoplersquo;s hopes and dreams; evolving slowly to take on certain cultural connotations. This book is the fourth of a 4-volume book series. The series develops the innovative concept of ldquo;geo-architecturerdquo; by exploring the myriad influences of natural; human and historical factors upon architecture. These influences are considered in three categories; namely; interaction between architecture and nature; interaction between architecture and its human users and change in architecture over time--each category serves as a lens. Augmenting these lenses is the Time-Person-Place concept applied different geographic. The analysis ultimately focuses on two aspects: geographic influence on architecture and architectural response to geography. The over 1000 pictures of case architectures enriches the study with stunning and unique visual angles.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Ive been carrying this book everywhere!By MirriahYou should order many to save time later and bless the friends and family in your circle that arent afraid to live and be themselves with this little jem. Filled with infectious energy and a special breed of ambition. its a joy to read and a feast for the eyes. I would give it 10 stars if I could. What a cool insight to the inception of Ashleys movement and entrepreneurial journey â¤ï¸0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Brilliant Memoir by a Brilliant artist.By Erik B.Amazing memoir by a truly talented artist. in every since of the word. The prose is beautiful in its conversation style tone. It feels as if you are in the room with her listening to her tell you her story.A book not only for fans of her particular art work. but fans of art by and large. An interesting peek behind the curtain of the often overlooked relationship between artists and gallery owners. This should be given to any young lady interested in not only becoming an artist. but business as well.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The art itself is great. but the artist is a true character in ...By HalleyGatorHaaa! This book is raunchy and hilarious! The art itself is great. but the artist is a true character in every sense of the word. The book is therefore both a catalogue raisonne and a biographical comedy. A++
