Architecture : the whole story / general editor, Denna Jones ; foreword by Richard Rogers & Philip Gumuchdjian.
Contributor(s): Jones, Denna [editor.].
Publisher: Munich ; New York : Prestel, 2014Description: 576 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.Content type: still image | text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 3791349155.Uniform titles: Architecture (2014) Subject(s): Architecture -- Themes, motivesGenre/Form: Print books.DDC classification: 720.9 Summary: From ancient and classical masterpieces to contemporary, cutting-edge buildings, architecture has defined our world throughout history. Drawing its examples from all around the globe, this book is a richly illustrated and comprehensive account of the architects, plans, designs and constructions that over the centuries have most engaged our minds, inspired our imaginations and raised our spirits. For everyone who has ever wished for greater insight into the art of building design, this book provides the analytical tools to appreciate to the fullest the variety of architectural achievement and the built environment in the world.| Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
From ancient and classical masterpieces to contemporary, cutting-edge buildings, architecture has defined our world throughout history. Drawing its examples from all around the globe, this book is a richly illustrated and comprehensive account of the architects, plans, designs and constructions that over the centuries have most engaged our minds, inspired our imaginations and raised our spirits. For everyone who has ever wished for greater insight into the art of building design, this book provides the analytical tools to appreciate to the fullest the variety of architectural achievement and the built environment in the world.