by Joan M. Schwartz and James R. Ryan (2003)
The advent of photography opened up new worlds to 19th century viewers, who were able to visualize themselves and the world beyond in unprecedented detail. But the emphasis on the photography's objectivity masked the subjectivity inherent in deciding what to record, from what angle and when. This text examines this inherent subjectivity. Drawing on photographs that come from personal albums, corporate archives, commercial photographers, government reports and which were produced as art, as record, as data, the work shows how the photography shaped and was shaped by geographical concerns.
Douglass Shand-Tucci
"Originally Published in 1978 and reissued in paperback in 1988, Built in Boston has been hailed as the definitive work on the architectural history of the city and its suburbs. For this revised edition, Douglass Shand-Tucci has written four substantial new chapters, carrying the story of Boston's built environment forward from 1950 to the present. The book is illustrated with over 300 drawings, maps, and photographs, including 9 color plates."--BOOK JACKET.
Stephen Kern
Kern divides love into its elements and traces profound changes in each. Evidence is mainly literature and art including classic novels, paintings, and sculptures. The books conceptual foundation comes from Heidegger's existential philosophy.
Megan Aldrich
In this richly illustrated book, Megan Aldrich traces the story of the Gothic Revival from its beginnings in the small, experimental buildings of the eighteenth century to its ultimate phase in the lavish buildings of the late nineteenth century. The book concentrates on the domestic forms of the style, from its use in castles and country houses to its influence on villas and cottages from the old world to the New World. This book is essential reading for all those interested in architecture and design. It covers the influence of the Gothic style, not only through the work of the great designers such as Burges, Pugin, Viollet-le-Duc and Wyatt, but also through many lesser-known figures. The worldwide influence of the Gothic Revival is amply demonstrated in the large selection of illustrations showing wall, floor and window treatments, as well as furniture. An invaluable source of ideas, this book illustrates much new material and celebrates an important chapter in the history of design.
Procopius
History of the Wars by the Byzantine historian Procopius (late fifth century to after 558 CE) consists largely of sixth century CE military history, with much information about peoples, places, and special events. Powerful description complements careful narration. Procopius is just to the empire's enemies and boldly criticises emperor Justinian.