Le Corbusier: Houses

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Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, otherwise known as the Swiss architect Le Corbusier, is famous for proclaiming "the house is a machine for living in". This neat comparison of 106 of his designs for houses edited by Tadao Ando Laboratory (with model, as well as plan and side views), each house to one spread, sets Le Corbusier's experiments in perspective. Two essays discuss the theory behind his designs and what they reveal about the man himself. A thick paper dust jacket is included.

Mensaje a los estudiantes de arquitectura

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Mensaje a los estudiantes de arquitectura
Le Corbusier
Manufacturer: Ediciones Infinito
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Consagrado nuevamente su éxito por los lectores de habla hispana, Ediciones Infinito transmite en esta decima edición este "Mensaje a los estudiantes de arquitectura" dirigido por Le Corbusier.

Siendo innecesaria toda presentación de la personalidad y obra del autor, puede afirmarse que el amplio espíritu didáctico del gran maestro desaparecido se vuelca aquí con todo su ímpetu polémico y renovador, tal como lo expresan las palabras con que, a manera de prefacio, inician esta obra: "Hoy me dirijo a ustedes, a pedido de algunos de vuestros compañeros, a fin de romper la barrera de las edades y entrar en contacto amistoso y, también, con el propósito de disipar demasiados malentendidos sustentados por las personas interesadas en nuestro desacuerdo; dejando a un lado la maldad, consideraremos que nos anima la misma fe en la construcción: vosotros con vuestra sed de aprender, yo con un ardor igualmente grande, apoyado en una experiencia de cuarenta años y predispuesto más que nunca a los descubrimientos"

A través de sus páginas, explica y clarifica conceptos tan importantes como el clima, el sitio, la escala, el sentido de "recorrido", la vivienda, logrando finalmente una definición de lo que para él fue la arquitectura. "La buena arquitectura -nos dice- se camina y se recorre, tanto adentro como afuera... es la arquitectura viva." Completa el presente mensaje a los estudiantes, su ensayo: "Si tuviese que enseñarles arquitectura" que se ha convertido, sin lugar a dudas, en material insustituible para todo interesado en los problemas de la enseñanza del diseño arquitectónico.

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le corbusier.......2007-05-10

La verdad esta muy bueno aunque esperaba ver mas imagenes sobre las construcciones que habla pero en si esta muy bueno y recomendable apra todos los estudiantes de arquitectura.

The Marseilles block: [by] Le Corbusier [pseud.]

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The Marseilles block: [by] Le Corbusier [pseud.]
Le Corbusier
Manufacturer: Harvill Press
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Cuando Las Catedrales Eran Blancas
Corbusier Le
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El Lenguaje Clasico de la Arquitectura: de L. B. Alberti A Le Corbusier

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El Lenguaje Clasico de la Arquitectura: de L. B. Alberti A Le Corbusier
John Summerson
Manufacturer: Editorial Gustavo Gili
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La Ciudad del Futuro
Corbusier Le
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La ciudad del futuro es, posiblemente, la obra fundamental del planeamiento urbano y rural modernos.

Publicada por primera vez en Paris, en 1924, se constituyo en un dramático llamado de atención en relación al crecimiento incontrolado de las ciudades. Solo un visionario como Le Corbusier podía ser capaz de presagiar un conflicto de tal envergadura y proponer soluciones concretas, que en la actualidad siguen vigentes.

Con la valentía y el espíritu polémico que lo caracterizan, Le Curbosier efectúa propuestas que, a pesar del tiempo transcurrido, siguen siendo uno de los puntos de partida del urbanismo moderno.

El autor realiza una discusión general del tema que luego contra en lo que llama"un estudio de laboratorio", donde propone los principios básicos de lo que considera La Ciudad del Futuro

Basándose en un estudio pionero sobre los problemas urbanísticos básicos de la ciudad de Paris, contrapone al caos el hoy admirado " Plan Voisin" de Paris.

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Hailed as a classic in music studies when it was first published in 1977, Early Downhome Blues is a detailed look at traditional country blues artists and their work.

Combining musical analysis and cultural history approaches, Titon examines the origins of downhome blues in African American society. He also explores what happened to the art form when the blues were commercially recorded and became part of the larger American culture. From forty-seven musical transcriptions, Titon derives a grammar of early downhome blues melody. His book is enriched with the recollections of blues performers, audience members, and those working in the recording industry.

In a new afterword, Titon reflects on the genesis of this book in the blues revival of the 1960s and the politics of tourism in the current revival under way.

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The Definitive Work on the Real Roots Blues.......2007-02-08

Before the blues became a simple repetitive twelve bar pattern with its five note scale that anyone with a guitar could play after a few weeks of practice, it was a folk art form with few restrictions or limitations. Although these recordings are still available (thank God!), few people are aware of them or have made a faithful study of them; and this in spite of the Scorsese Blues series and the exhortations of Jack White and other guitarists. Blues musicians before the second world war played a rich variety of musical styles: Some originals unique to the individual artist that served to express personal matters along with a repertoire of songs and music whose purpose was to entertain and make a little money or earn some food. The prewar blues is a rich musical tradition full of gems and treasures for the music lover who delves into the recorded history that is still available. The early recorded music of Skip James, Son House, Charlie Patton, Willie Brown, Robert Johnson and many others whose names are buried under the dust of the decades is guaranteed to stun the listener who thought the blues was Willie Dixon or Muddy Waters. This book is the only book to illuminate the past and dig into the people, places, times and circumstances, and especially, the blues music that we love. This book gets at the roots of it and sheds light on the nuances that have been lost. It contains the best transcriptions available anywhere and takes the step of deriving a description of styles and practices employed in these quintessential blues songs. I consider it essential reading for anyone--especially musicians--who love this music. If you need to track down the original songs, the author used to have a CD available; but you can also try the excellent Document Record Company in the UK who still stock many fantastic originals.

a pompous book by a pompous man.......2003-02-05

Titon unquestionably knows his subject matter well, and this does come through in the book. Unfortunately, he drains the topic of all the spontaneity and joy that one associates with music with a pendantic and tendetious approach. His writing style, in my experience, aptly reflects his personality. I once took a college class from him when he served as a visiting professor at Carleton College in Minnesota. This book was a mandatory assignment...more royalties for the professor. If you are prepared to take the subject as seriously as Titon takes himself, this book could be for you. Otherwise, there are surely more accessible and informative works to begin a study of this distinctively American musical form.

Early Downhome Blues: A Musical and Cultural Analysis

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Early Downhome Blues: A Musical and Cultural Analysis
Jeff Todd Titon
Manufacturer: Univ. of Illinois Press
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EARLY DOWNHOME BLUES: A MUSICAL AND CULTURAL ANALYSIS. New Foreword by Alan Trachtenberg.

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EARLY DOWNHOME BLUES: A MUSICAL AND CULTURAL ANALYSIS. New Foreword by Alan Trachtenberg.
Jeff Todd. Titon
Manufacturer: UNC Press,
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ASIN: B000P63XI0

Early Downhome Blues: A Musical and Cultural Analysis. (book reviews): An article from: Notes

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Early Downhome Blues: A Musical and Cultural Analysis. (book reviews): An article from: Notes
Kip Lornell
Manufacturer: Music Library Association, Inc.
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This digital document is an article from Notes, published by Music Library Association, Inc. on March 1, 1996. The length of the article is 632 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Early Downhome Blues: A Musical and Cultural Analysis. (book reviews)
Author: Kip Lornell
Publication: Notes (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 1996
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Volume: v52 Issue: n3 Page: p824(2)

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Early Downhome Blues: A Musical and Cultural Analysis
Jeff Todd Titon
Manufacturer: University Of Illinois Press
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What would the Internet be without its numberless FishCams, GerbilCams, CoffeeCams, and BuildingCams? The world surely is a better place now that we can check out 3Com Park or the Kremlin, approximately live, at any hour of the day or night. Web cams make all this viewing possible, and The Little Web Cam Book explains how you can contribute to the visual wonders on the Web.

The Little Web Cam Book provides instruction on setting up your own Web cam, but that isn't as technically difficult as it once was. Now software is available that simplifies the installation and configuration processes.

Author Elisabeth Parker provides all the documentation the Web publisher needs to publish with ISpy for Windows and SiteCam for Macintosh. A large portion of The Little Web Cam Book serves to highlight the creative potential of Web cams by showcasing what other cam aficionados have done. You'll find a sizable directory of online camera sites, plus interviews with the creators of several famous cams.

Upon finishing her discussion on automated online publishing with digital cameras, the author turns her attention to other camera activities and projects. Chief among these is videoconferencing. The Little Web Cam Book covers White Pine CU-SeeMe, as well as the freeware version of that program from Cornell University. The book also supplies some information on using Microsoft NetMeeting, BoxTop Software's iVisit, and Mirabilis Software's ICQ. --David Wall

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With today's low-cost digital video cameras, it's easy, cheap, and fun to record your family's special occasions and everyday antics--and keep in touch with those who can't be there to share them with you in person. It's no wonder these tiny cameras are so popular: They retail in the$50-to-$200 range, connect easily to PCs and Macs, and offer endless possibilities.

Whether you're a new or prospective owner, The Little Web Cam Book will help you unlock the potential of these versatile digital tools. Follow the simple instructions in the book, and you'll learn how to choose the best camera, post your footage on the Web, and even create your own personal videoconference with family, friends, and colleagues around the globe. The Little Web Cam Book not only gives you sound technical advice on setting up and getting started, it also offers a wealth of fun project ideas.

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Bring the world into your living room!.......2000-05-10

Calling this book "The Little Web Cam Book" is a bit of a misnomer. The book is huge, totaling 356 pages including the index. It is crammed full of useful information, lists of webcam sites, and places where one can download everything you need except a camera.

This is a great book! Ms Parker's writing style makes it seem like she is right there with you, explaining each portion. More advanced users will know which parts to skip over, and most chapters stand on their own, so you don't have to read every word to make sense of later chapters.

This was good for me, since I was not the least bit interested in reading about the screen savers or how to make a photo my background. This part seemed to drag out, but that is from the viewpoint of an expert; if you have never done those things, you might need to spend the time reading about them. For that reason, the book spends quite a bit on the basics of these ideas. So if you still have the same background picture on your desktop that came with it, check out this portion of the book.

Other chapters cover tips for setting up the cam and choosing the best spots for broadcasting. If you want to start another "cat-cam" or other pet-related site, it is worth reading her tips on how to make it exciting for your viewers even when the animals don't feel like being photographed. There are also some other considerations you might want to read about before you invite anyone and everyone into your home or office through a live webcam.

Another section tells about how to use the still pictures you can capture with a cam to make GIF animations. This could be for fun, e-mail, or for your web page. The author also goes into creating and editing movies and how to insert GIF animations and movies into web pages. This could save you from tons of angry e-mail when your dog refuses to go near the webcam once it's live.

There is a chapter on troubleshooting problems and it seems to be rather complete. Just about every problem I can imagine occuring is listed here with possible solutions and resources.

I expected a list of other people who have webcam, but a nice feature I didn't expect was interviews with some of the pioneers and leaders in webcamming. This turned out to be quite a treat.

Supplementary information in the book about videoconferencing was great. I didn't expect to find it here either; the author could have written that separately and she and the publisher could have made a lot more money selling it as another book. They didn't, so I think a "hats off" is in order. Thanks!

An Excellent Introduction to Webcamming!.......1999-09-13

One of the most popular Internet activities to make a splash on our screens recently has been that of "webcamming." Just about anyone can now set up a suitable camera, including a video camera, and publish nearly real-time audio and video clips online for a variety of purposes for profit, fun, and pleasure. Elisabeth Parker has written The Little Web Cam Book to give members of the online community some real insight into how they can make creative use of this latest Web craze.

Webcamming has really taken off during the last two years. Schools, businesses, companies, corporations, and news reporting services have gone online to provide a number of essential services such as news and weather reporting, online education, building security, Webcasting, Webconferencing, and the monitoring of children at home and in daycare facilities. Imagine if you will, being able to log on the Internet and check up on your kids at home or as they are being cared for by others from the comfort of your office! Other family members will be able to keep in touch hundreds or thousands of miles away! Hobbyists have also provided some thoughtful uses as well, such as wiring homes, offices, and other sites with cameras to provide all sorts of intriguing, but sometimes highly suspect video coverage!

Webcamming has certainly made an impact on our society and Elisabeth Parker will walk her readers through the steps necessary to give them the opportunity experience this exciting technology firsthand. She makes a number of solid recommendations for buying cameras, software, and services, helping her readers to make the better choices and help them save time and money in the process. Many of the programs she reviews in the book are available online for immediate trial use. Buying, installation, and detailed operating instructions are provided to get readers up and running in the shortest amount of time. I can hardly wait to join in the fun myself!

Parker's instruction, laced with humor, her own personal interest, and the illustrations of John Grimes makes this book fun, enjoyful, and easy to read. Plenty of creative ideas and resource information is provided - be sure to checkout the list of Webcam sites located at the back of the book! This book serves as an excellent introduction to webcamming and is must reading for anyone interested in learning about this innovative technology and how it can be put to exciting and productive use!

A model of what a teach yourself computer book should be.......1999-08-20

If you want to get going with videoconferencing over Internet, and millions of people will in the next couple of years, this is the book to start with.

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The Little Web Cam Book
Elisabeth Parker
Manufacturer: Pearson Education
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OLAYA6

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