Christopher Tadgell covers the major architectural traditions of the Middle Ages; from the Romanesque architecture of the ninth and tenth centuries; built on the legacy of ancient Rome and including elements from Carolingian; Ottonian; Byzantine and northern European traditions; through to the evolution of the Gothic which heralded new; structurally daring architecture. The book ends with the Italian rediscovery of classical ideas and ideals and the emergence of the great Renaissance theorists and architects; including Brunelleschi; Alberti; and Bramante. As well as the palazzos; villas and churches of Renaissance Italy; this period saw the building of great chateaux in France; palaces in Germany and the golden-domed cathedrals of Russia.With more than two thousand images; including many plans; The West is a beautiful; single-volume guide to the history of architecture in this period; covering the whole of Europe from Ireland to Russia and placing architectural developments within their political; technological; artistic and intellectual contexts.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. flash and other factors in photography for making his photographs so great. His approach is very clear and while it ...By Stephen BamfordIn the 1980s I read several of Mr. Shaws books. His explanation then of f-stops; shutter speed; ISO; flash and other factors in photography for making his photographs so great. His approach is very clear and while it is up to readers to make their own photographs; learning his techniques and the science behind them gives readers an excellent foundation in digital photography. His descriptions of how to think in terms of stops is still valid and greatly simplifies the process for shooting in manual modes. His explanation of the use of histograms and the use of flash along with all the many pieces of equipment he finds useful in his work are generously shared with those of us who admire great photographs. Thanks; Mr. Shaw; for yet another masterpiece in your work! I appreciate you!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An amazing professional!By ApostleIve been following John Shaw for over 30 years now. His work is always amazing and inspiring. I cant imagine anyone more talented than John Shaw when thinking of nature photography . I feel Im a rank amateur but after I read Johns books and get a little of his inspiration ; I go out and shoot and feel good about myself . If you really serious about learning how to shoot and compose images; as well as how to use the Nikon cameras ; then you need a book like this. His advice extends to other mix of cameras as well . Im happy to be able to recommend this book highly .Mike ; D. Charlottesville; Virginia0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I feel John Shaw is a great teacher. He has a way of communicating through ...By John C.I feel John Shaw is a great teacher . He has a way of communicating through writing as if you are having a conservation with him and he already knows what your next question will be . In his writing about technical things he goes into detail and doesnt leave you guessing about what to do with the information he has just given . His earlier books got me on the path to photography and I still have them . I referred to them regularly until things had really sunk in . The pictures inspired me and the writing instructed me . Of all the photography books I have purchased ; I still have these but have donated most of the other writers works .. At this point you might be asking why a four star writing ?! This is a good book but not Shaws best . I am comparing it to his earlier writings . There is too much general repeat of his earlier writings that are dealing in the film era and still deal with the photographic process ; but have been covered great in his earlier books . This one let me down in that he didnt cover the later advantages of digital and how to use those in the field . This could have been done and would stay relevant into the future as long as digital stays with us .