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Essential architecture : the history of Western architecture

By: Borden, DanielContributor(s): Elizanowski, Jerzy | Lawrenz, Cornelia | Miller, Daniel | Smith, Adele | Taylor, JohnLanguage: 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.
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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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