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A world history of architecture.
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ISBN: 1856693538 1856693716 9781856693714 Year: 2003 Publisher: London Laurence King

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This impressive survey of world architecture includes a wealth of information, and is beautifully formatted and enhanced with 570 photographs (300 in color) and 350 line drawings. A series of maps precedes the informative and well-written text. The introduction gives an overview of the design and construction of both individual buildings and entire communities, and the chapters are arranged chronologically from prehistoric times to late twentieth century. There is heavy emphasis on Western traditions, but also considerable discussion of Asian, Islamic, Russian, and pre-Columbian American structures. Architectural terms are highlighted in bold type the first time they appear and are presented together in a glossary along with an excellent annotated bibliography. Perhaps the most rewarding features, besides the stunning color illustrations, are the line drawings depicting floor plans and elevations. Each chapter presents a brief overview of historical events and social customs that influenced architectural styles, as well as individuals who played significant roles in the support, design, and construction of various projects. Interspersed throughout are separate essays highlighting particular aspects of architectural history. Not only is this collection an excellent source of information, it is also an entertaining journey through the history of world architecture. (Copie de Amazon.com)

Architecture, from prehistory to postmodernity
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ISBN: 0810906074 0131830651 0131833650 Year: 2003 Publisher: New Jersey Prentice Hall

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Moving back and forth between the long view of historical trends and close-ups on major works and crucial architectural themes, this insightful, lively and original modern survey reinvigorates conventional period and thematic structures of architectural history and revitalizes the canon of great buildings. Designed to help students understand and appreciate great architecture and its history, the lavishly illustrated text explains specific qualities of periods in depth and the complex illuminating differences between them in social, intellectual, and aesthetic terms.

Analysing architecture
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ISBN: 9780415489287 041548927X 0415489288 0203880900 9780415489270 9780203880906 041530685X 0415306841 Year: 2003 Publisher: London : Routledge,

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Clear and accessible, Analysing Architecture opens a fresh way to understanding architecture. It offers a unique 'notebook' of architectural strategies to present an engaging introduction to elements and concepts in architectural design. Beautifully illustrated throughout with the author's original... Inhoudsopgave : How Analysis Helps Design Architecture as Identification of Place Basic Elements of Architecture Modifying Elements of Architecture Elements Doing More Than One Thing Using Things That Are There Primitive Place Types Architecture as Making Frames Temples and Cottages Geometries of Being Ideal Geometry Themes in Spatial Organisation Postscript Case Studies

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