Understanding Architecture: A Guide to Architectural Styles
Understanding Architecture: A Guide to Architectural Styles
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Understanding Architecture is a comprehensive guide to the world's architectural styles, from ancient to modern, arranged chronologically and illustrated with over 200 photographs. It provides an accessible introduction to the history of architecture for those who are unfamiliar with different styles.
Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 14 May 2019
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd
Understanding Architecture is a comprehensive guide to the world of architecture, spanning from ancient civilizations to the present day. Written by architectural experts, the book offers a detailed exploration of various architectural styles, including Gothic, Baroque, Rococo, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco.
Chronologically arranged, the book showcases prominent buildings from different eras to illustrate each style. For example, Kings College Chapel in Cambridge represents Perpendicular Gothic, the Palace of Versailles showcases Baroque, and the Chrysler Building represents Art Deco. Accompanied by stunning photographs and concise text, each entry provides a detailed explanation of the key features of the style.
In addition to architectural styles, Understanding Architecture offers a cultural background to the major architectural movements, placing them in historical context. The book is enriched with over 200 exceptional photographs, showcasing the beauty and intricacy of remarkable buildings from around the globe. Whether you are an architecture enthusiast, a student, or simply interested in learning more about the world around you, Understanding Architecture is an excellent introduction to the history and significance of architecture.
Weight: 1364g
Dimension: 305 x 229 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781782747482
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