About this title: Here is a fascinating account of architecture throughout the modern world--with examples from prehistoric to modern times. Coverage includes Western architecture as well as that of Pre-Columbian, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and Southeast Asian.
The author includes a worldwide survey of important monuments, residences, government buildings, and religious structures, complete with photos, plans, and scales, including: * The Parthenon * Cheops Pyramid * Pantheon * Hadrian's Wall * Versailles * Monticello * The Brooklyn Bridge * Boston Public Library * ...
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Description: Acceptable. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing, London
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781856693530ISBN:1856693538
Description: Fine in Very Good jacket. 300x225mm. The Roman architect and engineer Vitruvius declared 'firmitas, utilitas, and venustas'-firmness, commodity and delight-to be the three essential attributes of architecture. These qualities are brilliantly explored in this book which uniquely comprises both a detailed survey of Western architecture, including Pre-Columbian America, and an introduction to architecture from the Middle East, India, Russia, China and Japan. 592pp superbly illustrated in colour ... read more
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