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Product Identifiers
PublisherDorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-101465464689
ISBN-139781465464682
eBay Product ID (ePID)234287825
Product Key Features
Book TitleArchitecture : a Visual History
Number of Pages416 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
TopicDesign, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation, Buildings / General, Buildings / Landmarks & Monuments, History / General
IllustratorYes
GenreArchitecture
AuthorJonathan Glancey
Book SeriesDk Ultimate Guides
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.6 in
Item Weight60.7 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width8.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2016-461016
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal720
SynopsisExplore the world's most incredible buildings, from the magnificent architecture of the ancient world to green buildings of the present day. Discover the beautiful details, principal elements, and decorative features of every architectural style, from the Great Pyramid of Giza, Machu Picchu, and the Colosseum to the Sydney Opera House, the Gherkin, and Burj Khalifa. Architecture offers a truly worldwide look at historical and contemporary buildings, with breathtaking photography and intriguing cross-sections to enhance your view. See how and why certain features were common in specific time periods and how these amazing buildings have stood the test of time. Unique specially-commissioned CGI artworks throughout the book showcase more than 10 specific buildings, including The Pantheon and the United States Capitol, giving you an pristine view of their features. Clear annotations of each artwork, along with exquisite photography of specific details, make sure that you don't miss a thing. Presented in a special slipcase, this stunning guide makes the perfect purchase for anyone who is fascinated by our world's most wondrous buildings., With over 500 images and 13 specially commissioned 3-D artworks identifying key structural and aesthetic features, this is a visual tour covering more than 350 of the world's greatest buildings of architectural styles. Take a spectacular tour of the world's architecture--from ancient stupas to modern high-tech skyscrapers to today's green buildings in Architecture . From the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt to the Parthenon in Greece, from the White House in Washington, DC, to Bhurj Khalifa in Dubai and beyond, this visual worldwide survey of architecture offers close-up detailed photographic references to the vocabulary of each period, plus principal elements and decorated features. Presented in a die-cut slipcase, it is the perfect gift for anyone interested architecture and engineering.
LC Classification NumberNA200.G527 2017
