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Author : Alfred Dwight Foster Hamlin
Release : 1907
Genre : Architecture
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Book Synopsis A Text-book of the History of Architecture by : Alfred Dwight Foster Hamlin
Download or read book A Text-book of the History of Architecture written by Alfred Dwight Foster Hamlin. This book was released on 1907. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mark M. Jarzombek
Release : 2011-10-04
Genre : Architecture
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Book Rating : 485/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis A Global History of Architecture by : Mark M. Jarzombek
Download or read book A Global History of Architecture written by Mark M. Jarzombek. This book was released on 2011-10-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the First Edition "Because of its exceptionally wide perspective, even architectural historians who do not teach general survey courses are likely to enjoy and appreciate it." —Annali d'architettura "Not only does A Global History of Architecture own the territory (of world architecture), it pulls off this audacious task with panache, intelligence, and—for the most part—grace." —Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians Revised and updated—the compelling history of the world's great architectural achievements Organized along a global timeline, A Global History of Architecture, Second Edition has been updated and revised throughout to reflect current scholarship. Spanning from 3,500 b.c.e. to the present, this unique guide is written by an all-star team of architectural experts in their fields who emphasize the connections, contrasts, and influences of architectural movements throughout history. The architectural history of the world comes to life through a unified framework for interpreting and understanding architecture, supplemented by rich drawings from the renowned Frank Ching, as well as brilliant photographs. This new Second Edition: Delivers more coverage of non-Western areas, particularly Africa, South Asia, South East Asia, and Pre-Columbian America Is completely re-designed with full-color illustrations throughout Incorporates additional drawings by Professor Ching, including new maps with more information and color Meets the requirements set by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) for "non-Western" architecture in history education. Offers new connections to a companion Web site, including Google EarthTM coordinates for ease of finding sites. Architecture and art enthusiasts will find A Global History of Architecture, Second Edition perpetually at their fingertips.
Author : Marian Moffett
Release : 2008-02-25
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 795/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis A World History of Architecture by : Marian Moffett
Download or read book A World History of Architecture written by Marian Moffett. This book was released on 2008-02-25. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A magnificently illustrated guide to the global history of architecture—updated to include the non-western world and works from women The Second Edition of this historical architectural guide gives you a deeper knowledge and wider perspective of traditions in architecture throughout the world—from prehistoric through modern structures. Extensively and beautifully illustrated, the book includes photos, plans, scales for world-famous structures such as the Parthenon, Versailles, the Brooklyn Bridge, and many others.
Author : Dan Cruickshank
Release : 2015-10-08
Genre : Architecture
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Book Rating : 599/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis A History of Architecture in 100 Buildings by : Dan Cruickshank
Download or read book A History of Architecture in 100 Buildings written by Dan Cruickshank. This book was released on 2015-10-08. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring over 200 photographs, this stunning book by renowned television historian Dan Cruickshank tells the history of architecture through the stories of 100 iconic buildings
Author : Christopher Tadgell
Release : 1994-07-06
Genre : Architecture
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Book Rating : 609/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The History of Architecture in India by : Christopher Tadgell
Download or read book The History of Architecture in India written by Christopher Tadgell. This book was released on 1994-07-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A monograph drawing together all the strands of India's architectural history.
