Portals: Gates, Stiles, Windows, Bridges & Other Crossings

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by Philippa Lewis

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An illustrated exploration of our limitless fascination with doors, gates, and bridges.

The word "portal" comes from the Latin for "gate," but it refers to any place of ingress and egress. According to architectural historian Philippa Lewis, a portal "is generally an optimistic thing, both literally and metaphorically . . . The word encapsulates the idea of passing through, to a new opportunity, to making progress or moving forward,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1635570840

ISBN13:9781635570847

Release Date:January 2018

Publisher:Bloomsbury USA

Length:64 Pages

Weight:0.40 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 5.7" x 6.8"

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Architecture Engineering Technology

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