The Story of Architecture

Glancey, Jonathan

ISBN 10: 0789493349 / ISBN 13: 9780789493347

Verlag: DK (edition First Edition), 2003

Beschreibung

The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 0789493349-7-1-13

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: The Story of Architecture
• Verlag: DK (edition First Edition)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2003
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0789493349
• ISBN-13: 9780789493347
• Einband: Paperback
• Auflage: First Edition.
• Zustand: Fair

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Inhaltsangabe

Guiding readers through a staggering 5,000 years of world architecture, from ancient Sumeria to the spectacular glass-and-steel towers of today's cityscapes, this refreshingly accessible visual history makes for an irresistible read despite the complexity of the subject. Popular commentator Jonathan Glancey combines his sparkling prose with an unprecedented collection of photographs, artworks, and design plans to create a memorable story told with passion and insight.

Readers will learn about the influential and innovative architects of all ages, along with their masterpieces, from the ziggurat at Ur to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. But the story of architecture spans beyond the buildings and people themselves, to the geographical, historical, and cultural elements that influenced and literally shaped them. Glancey sees the whole picture, and tells it in an exciting, engaging way that will delight experts and novices alike.

Reseña del editor

A lavishly illustrated study of architecture spans some five thousand years as it captures the finest achievements of human construction; discusses a variety of architectural styles and movements within their historical, geographical, and cultural contexts; and profiles some of the world's great architects, past and present. Reprint. 12,500 first printing.