Architecture takes a refreshing new approach to understanding significant building styles. Detailed annotations to the spectacular illustrations provide intriguing insights into the world's most important structures—offering a deeper understanding of historical landmarks in architecture.
The Designs of Different Times:
Architecture looks at every important innovation in the development of architecture over the past 3,500 years. Detailed annotations highlight the important features that distinguish 50 celebrated architectural masterpieces from around the world, from the Temple of Amun, Karnak, and the Taj Mahal, to the Empire State Building and the Sydney Opera House.
Clarity and Insight:
The unique visual approach of Architecture is complemented by authoritative text explaining the essential technical and theoretical knowledge that underpins the construction of all buildings. The book's generous size and superb reproduction allow recurrent architectural themes and influences, and all the important structural features, to be revealed in great detail. Particular areas of interest, such as biographical information on the architect, are prominently featured. Architecture is an accessible and comprehensive guide that unlocks the secret language of buildings.
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