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A journey through 5000 years of buildings, from ancient Sumeria to the glass and steel towers of 21st-century cityscapes. This text offers photographs, artworks and plans to create a story of architecture.
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How did the pyramids evolve from Luxor to the Louvre? Why can the Parthenon be compared to a Greek fighting ship? What connects Hadrian's Villa to the Getty Center, Los Angeles? In this inspiring and innovative overview, Jonathan Glancey brings a fresh approach and unique personal insights into the continuing story of 5,000 years of worlds architecture.
From the ziggurat at Ur to the Buddhist temples of Southeast Asia via Romanesque arcades, Gothic steeples, Baroque palaces and Modernist apartment blocks, this accessible and lively narrative reveals the geographical, historical and cultural influences that permeated these structures. Significant stylistic developments in architecture are also highlighted, while the structural and technical innovations that enabled architects to progress are skilfully introduced and clearly explained.
Throughout this richly illustrated history, special features are devoted to the world's most influential and innovative architects, from Palladio to Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright. These features showcase the architects' masterpieces and offer absorbing glimpses into their lives.
Lavishly illustrated, stylishly presented and written with both authority and flair, this exceptional book is guaranteed to appeal to the informed enthusiast and curious newcomer alike.
Forlag Dorling Kindersley
Utgivelsesår 2000
Format Innbundet
ISBN13 9780751308105
EAN 9780751308105
Språk Engelsk
Sider 240
Utgave 1
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