Download or read book World Architecture written by and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Understanding Architecture written by Hazel Conway and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-07-22 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1994. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Download or read book An Introduction to the History of Architecture Art Design written by George T Gray and published by Sunway University Press. This book was released on 2021-10-04 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Introduction to the History of Architecture, Art & Design chronicles the times in which major works of architecture, art and design were created, and is compact with features and images of major artworks from each art and design period. The best examples from each period are illustrated together with their famous creators, alongside timelines that track the evolution of the artistic disciplines throughout history.
Download or read book Understanding Architecture written by Hazel Conway and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-11-10 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Architecture gives the first ever all-inclusive introduction to architecture and architectural history. Exceptional in its approach, it explores architecture as a current practice in relation to history and in relation to the wider context of cultures, conservation and the environment. This new edition brings in the new emphasis on sustainability, urbanism, urban regeneration and cultural identity, in order to take an holistic approach to the subject of architecture. The aim of this book is to help people make sense of the experience of architecture and the built environment by understanding more about the form, construction, meaning and history of the subject. Highly illustrated, this will be of interest to students and all who are interested in architecture, architectural history, urban design, planning, conservation, interior design, heritage and tourism.
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Download or read book An Introduction to the History of Architecture With illustrations written by Henry Barrett CARPENTER (and KNIGHT (Joseph) Headmaster of Bury School of Art.) and published by . This book was released on 1935 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Architecture written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-10-31 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From ancient dwellings to modern high-tech skyscrapers, discover everything there is to know about the history of architecture worldwide. Covering over 6,000 years of human history, Architecture charts the most important developments in building materials, technology, design, and the social changes that have shaped the architectural landscape. Explore every significant architectural period and style in depth through critical examples. Take a tour of some of the world’s most iconic buildings, beautifully illustrated with brilliant photography and specially commissioned CGI artworks. Dive deep into the pages of this inspiring architecture book to discover: - An innovative approach to the story of architecture using iconic examples. - Explores buildings throughout history and across the world. - A combination of creative photography and specially commissioned CGI artworks to analyze every significant architectural style. - Profiles of the latest developments in architectural practice, including “green” technology, such as living façades. - Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution in the US. - Optional 56-page reference section profiles key architects and contains profiles of additional important buildings. Find out why so many ancient Roman structures have withstood the test of time. Learn how the soaring ceilings of Gothic cathedrals are held up. And discover the architectural innovations that are helping to combat climate change. Architecture is the perfect book for anyone fascinated by the built world – its visual character and the factors that have formed it – and who wants to understand more.
Download or read book An Introduction to the History of Architecture With Illustrations written by Henry Barrett Carpenter and published by . This book was released on 1936 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book A History of American Architecture written by Mark Gelernter and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why did the colonial Americans give over a significant part of their homes to a grand staircase? Why did the Victorians drape their buildings ornate decoration? And why did American buildings grow so tall in the last decades of the 19th century. This book explores the history of American architecture from prehistoric times to the present, explaining why characteristic architectural forms arose at particular times and in particular places.
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Architecture written by Allison Lee Palmer and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-05-26 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary provides a historical overview of the major architectural developments and styles, building materials and types, major structures and locations, sites and architects. Historical eras like ancient Egyptian architecture and the Renaissance in Europe and movements such as Art Deco are covered. Materials discussed range from concrete, stone, glass and wood, while types of structures include architectural inventions such as the arch and dome to building types from monasteries and mosques to museums and skyscrapers. Major structures highlighted in this volume include not only great achievements such as Hagia Sophia and the Eiffel Tower, but also important sites such as the Great Zimbabwe and Angkor Wat, found on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. General geographical areas are also covered, such as African and Russian architecture. Noted architects include theorists from the ancient Chinese engineer Yu Hao Roman engineer Vitruvius to many current architects such as Zaha Hadid and Santiago Calatrava, with a focus on architects who have enjoyed lasting fame through history or have won international prizes such as the Pritzker Architecture Prize. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Architecture contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on architects, famous structures, types of materials, and the different architectural styles. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about architecture.
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Download or read book A Global History of Architecture written by Francis D. K. Ching and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-09-09 with total page 834 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From ancient Chinese civilization to the postmodern world Organized along a global timeline, A Global History of Architecture presents an innovative approach to the study of architectural history. Spanning from 3,500 B.C.E. 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. The architectural history of the world comes to life through a unified framework for interpreting and understanding architecture, supplemented by rich drawings from the renowned Frank Ching as well as brilliant photographs. Architecture and art history enthusiasts will find A Global History of Architecture perpetually at their fingertips.
Download or read book A History of Architecture in 100 Buildings written by Dan Cruickshank and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2015-10-08 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring over 200 photographs, this stunning book by renowned television historian Dan Cruickshank tells the history of architecture through the stories of 100 iconic buildings
