This innovative new book presents the vast historical sweep of engineering innovation and technological change to describe and illustrate engineering design and what conditions; events; cultural climates and personalities have brought it to its present state.Matthew Wells covers topics based on an examination of paradigm shifts; the contribution of individuals; important structures and influential disasters to show approaches to the modern concept of structure. By demonstrating the historical context of engineering; Wells has created a guide to design like no other; inspirational for both students and practitioners working in the fields of architecture and engineering.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Practical info on figurative modeling with technical aspects.By michael McAuleyDeep historical practical info on figurative modeling with technical aspects. A master sculptor reveals .... !!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not really as in depth instructional on modeling as expected.By smitheeIts more about the nitty gritty of preparing a model for bronze; terra cotta; stone etc. The actual instructions are more generalised and it talks alot about the students necessary mindset.12 of 13 people found the following review helpful. a student of LanteriBy catoThis guy was a student of Edouard Lanteri i reckon Lanteris book is better. This fellow waffles on a fair bit but his techniques are good you can learn a lot from it regarding making traditional sculpture. The info is slightly different from lanteris book so you get a slightly different viewpoint on the same techniques the pictures are good. Its a good basic book of how to. However id recommend the Lanteri book over this one if you can only buy one book.