form (aesthetics)

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form (aesthetics)

Building with shapes

Presents a children's book on the different kinds of shapes that are used in various buildings such as cube-shaped structures like skyscrapers and Native American cave dwellings, domes, ovals like the Colosseum, cylinders, and pyramids.
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Emphasis

1975
Text and photographs introduce some centers of interest and points of emphasis in our environment and demonstrate their uses in art work.

Exploring the visual arts

1976
Discusses contemporary application of different art media including drawing, architecture, sculpture, printmaking, painting, and crafts.

What is form?

2010
Introduces children to form and the role it plays in art, encouraging readers to find objects with form in famous paintings, sculptures, and other artistic pieces.

Form

2003
Simple text and "Loopi the Fantastic Line" describe the concept of form in art and architecture.

Vital forms

American art in the atomic age, 1940-1960
2001
An examination of fine art and commercial design from 1940 to 1960, looking at how the art produced in the post-World War II era reflected concerns over the development of atomic power. Includes over two hundred illustrations.

Shapes & structures

2000
Examines some important discoveries about building and the science behind them.
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