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Urban Images and Spatial Form: Exploring the Visual and Sensory Landscape of Cities

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Cities are complex and ever-changing environments, offering a rich tapestry of visual and sensory experiences. From the towering skyscrapers to the bustling streets, from the vibrant street art to the quiet courtyards, cities are a constant source of stimulation and inspiration.

Visible Cities, Global Comics: Urban Images and Spatial Form

by Jerry Manney

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	15625 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	288 pages

Urban Images and Spatial Form is a captivating exploration of the visual and sensory landscape of cities, through the lens of architecture, art, and everyday life. This richly illustrated book examines how the built environment shapes our perceptions and experiences of urban space.

The book is divided into three sections:

The Visual City explores the role of vision in our experience of cities, from the way we navigate our surroundings to the way we interact with others.
The Sensory City examines the other senses that contribute to our understanding of cities, such as sound, smell, touch, and taste.
The Lived City looks at how people use and inhabit urban spaces, from the way they interact with architecture to the way they create their own sense of place.

Throughout the book, author Jennifer R. Wolch draws on a wide range of examples from around the world, from the ancient streets of Rome to the modern skyscrapers of Tokyo. She also discusses the work of artists, architects, and urban planners who have sought to shape the visual and sensory experience of cities.

Urban Images and Spatial Form is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of cities. It is also a beautiful and inspiring book that will appeal to anyone who loves cities and wants to understand them better.

Reviews

"Urban Images and Spatial Form is a groundbreaking work that will change the way we think about cities. Jennifer R. Wolch offers a brilliant and comprehensive analysis of the visual and sensory experience of urban space, drawing on a wide range of examples from around the world. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the study of cities." - Edward Soja, author of Postmodern Geographies

"Jennifer R. Wolch has written a beautiful and insightful book that explores the complex relationship between the visual and sensory experience of cities and the way we think about and live in them. Urban Images and Spatial Form is a major contribution to the study of urbanism and will be essential reading for anyone interested in the future of cities." - Sharon Zukin, author of The Culture of Cities

About the Author

Jennifer R. Wolch is a professor of geography and urban planning at the University of California, Berkeley. She is the author of several books on urbanism, including The Contested City and Animal Geographies.

Visible Cities, Global Comics: Urban Images and Spatial Form

by Jerry Manney

5 out of 5