A global history of architecture

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 connection...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Ching, Francis D.K., 1943- (-)
Otros Autores: Jarzombek, Mark, Prakash, Vikramaditya
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken : J. Wiley & Sons 2007
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Acceso en línea:Sumario
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Sumario: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
Descripción Física:XVI, 800 p. : il. ; 29 cm
Bibliografía:Incluye referencias bibliográficas (p. 769-777) e índice
ISBN:9780471268925