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Really stunning. “An easy-to-use reference book with all the world's major architecture described, explained and, in many cases, fully illustrated.” –
Although this information is important in a larger study of each project, with the limited amount of words allotted for each building, more concentration should be aboutThe book is part of my Architectural Studies. Each building is given an overview but in my opinion uses too many words to describe the political and social climate at the time leading up to and of the building design and construction. by John Wiley & Sons For information on how we process your data, read our This website uses cookies to improve user experience. “Book of the Century ... A thundering classic. Really stunning.
Good thing I had my phone next to me to look up said unicorns. Profusely illustrated with photos, diagrams, time lines, maps, floor plans, elevations, and more.
“Half the pleasure, as half the volume, of Banister Fletcher is its pictures. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of There are also little tidbits, just a sentence about something that makes you screech to a halt, like the Assyrians depicted unicorns many times over...that's all you get about that, just one sentence.
I loved this book, it has opened up an interest in ancient history that wasn't quite there before I read it.Amazing book. I recommend reading with your phone next to you so you can look up pictures of the buildings and artifacts, maps of empires, dates of reigning kings...there are a few tiny black and white pictures of each building in the book that do nothing to convey how friggin magnificent some of these places are. 0471268925 Spanning from 3,500 B.C.E. Get ready for some of the best...From ancient Chinese civilization to the postmodern worldFrom ancient Chinese civilization to the postmodern worldThe book is part of my Architectural Studies. 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. Each building is given an overview but in my opinion uses too many words to describe the political and social climate at the time leading up to and of the building design and construction.
A Global History of Architecture takes you inside history itself to witness the the growth and movements that built our world. Great book with a zillion places & buildings totally new to me in Totally wonderful! He is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington. Everyone will find in it new understanding and new pleasures.” –
Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. It seems it is a college textbook…I'd love to take such a class.
“This is a book that deserves to be on the shelf not only of every architect and architecture student, but of anyone who wants to know more about the history of the world.
“It will continue its usefulness beyond the years of study and become an additional aid to everyday practice.” –
Well written and very east to follow. Additionally, image selection and use could be enhanced. “The book's greatly increased range is remarkable, providing an encyclopedic global picture in which every reader will almost certainly find something new ... A contentious classic reinvented for a new generation through previously unheard viewpoints – and not a moment too soon.” –
No serious fan of architecture should be without it” –