A chronology of architecture a cultural timeline from stone circles to skyscrapers
Ancient & medieval -- Renaissance, baroque & rococo -- The triumph of classicism -- The modern era -- Cold war to the present
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| Sprache: | eng |
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Thames & Hudson Ltd.
2019
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Tag hinzufügen | Zusammenfassung: | Ancient & medieval -- Renaissance, baroque & rococo -- The triumph of classicism -- The modern era -- Cold war to the present A Chronology of Architecture' presents a fresh perspective on the medium by taking a purely chronological approach to its history, tracing the complex links between structural innovations, social changes, and artistic interventions. Organized around a central timeline that charts the development of architecture from the earliest structures to the present-day skyscrapers and global cities, it features key buildings, together with commentaries and contextual information about the social, political and cultural events of the period in which they were built. Special feature spreads highlight important movements, construction methods and key practitioners. Covering a wide selection of genres, styles and architects, it is invaluable as a comprehensive guide to architecture in all its different forms |
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| Beschreibung: | 271 Seiten Illustrationen 26 x 23 cm |
| ISBN: | 9780500343562 978-0-500-34356-2 050034356X 0-500-34356-X |