Essential architecture : the history of Western architecture
Language: engl Series: EssentialPublication details: London Herbert Press 2008 Description: 512 pages : illustrations ; 16 cmISBN: 0713688394Subject(s): Architecture--History | Architecture--PhilosophySummary: 9780713688399Summary: Includes index.Summary: This is a handy, quick reference guide to Western architecture from Antiquity up to the present time. The book is arranged chronologically, covering all the main time periods, movements and well-known architects. There are timelines before each section as well as brief introductions to what was happening politically, socially etc. at the time, as well as in-depth looks at famous architects. The text is accessible and authoritative. The layout is easy to follow and well laid out.Item type | Current library | Collection | Class number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Reference (not for loan) | Library Services Main collection | Print books | 720. 9 BOR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan | 23034993 |
9780713688399
Includes index.
This is a handy, quick reference guide to Western architecture from Antiquity up to the present time. The book is arranged chronologically, covering all the main time periods, movements and well-known architects. There are timelines before each section as well as brief introductions to what was happening politically, socially etc. at the time, as well as in-depth looks at famous architects. The text is accessible and authoritative. The layout is easy to follow and well laid out.
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