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swynn
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Mehso-so

(2000) There's disappointingly little math here for a book titled “The Geometry of Love.“ But it's interesting for what it is: a discussion of a church, Sant'Agnese Fuori la mura near Rome, from as many perspectives as possible, ranging from architecture and art history to theology, hagiography, folklore, and personal response. It's interesting and occasionally fascinating. A bit unfocused for me, but arguably that's the point. Also: no pictures?

Texreader You‘d think there would be pictures!! How sad they chose not to include any (edited) 3d
swynn @Texreader Right? Not only would pictures have been helpful, but given the subject matter and the diffuse text, it could even have been a gorgeous coffee table book. 3d
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bibliothecarivs
Allen Brown's English Castles | Reginald Allen Brown
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Random book from our home library:

📖 Allen Brown's English Castles by R. Allen Brown

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swynn
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People who include sightseeing in their travels can scarcely avoid visiting churches.

#FirstLineFridays
@ShyBookOwl

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rwmg
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Pickpick

Building + Culture = Architecture.

The author takes some buildings he sees as iconic (emphasising this is a personal choice which would be different for somebody from a different cultural background) and how the cultural meanings they accumulate make them architecturally significant. An interesting book which could be improved with better pictures as the photos don't really illustrate the points the author is making.

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rwmg
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Davispeterson

“Boston‘s cityscape is a perfect blend of history and modernity. Cobblestone streets lead to towering skyscrapers, while the Charles River reflects the city‘s timeless charm. From the iconic brownstones of Beacon Hill to the futuristic Seaport skyline, every corner tells a story of resilience and innovation. #Boston #Cityscape #HistoryMeetsModern

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NotCool
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Pickpick

What this really made me wonder is, what if the Weimar Republic hadn‘t ended? In WWII books the end of the Weimar Republic always feels like a forgone conclusion, but I don‘t think it felt that way to people living through it.

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NotCool
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Whew, I don‘t know much about Bauhaus. But the dislike that the author holds for Gropius‘s wife Alma, seems over the top and problematic.

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TieDyeDude
Louis Sullivan's Idea | Tim Samuelson
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Pickpick

A friend bought me this set years ago. Titled "Lost Buildings" (not in database) it contains a DVD of a live recording of This American Life discussing the architect Louis Sullivan and the demolition of his buildings in Chicago. The book is a companion to the video, detailed photographic records of the buildings discussed. I don't have many thoughts on architecture, but this project makes it easy to see what was so special about these buildings.

TheBookHippie I love them. I‘ve been on several tours of them. There are a few IG accounts honoring him. Truly amazing in person. 3mo
AnnCrystal 🆒📚🏗️👍💫. 3mo
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Lindy
May Our Joy Endure | KEVIN. LAMBERT
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I‘m back home in Canada & it‘s all Canadian authors in this December 18th episode! #booktube

https://youtu.be/lXJD3Exclio

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