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Campbell, James W. P.

 
9780500342886: The Library: A World History /anglais
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0500342881 ISBN 13 : 9780500342886
Editeur : Thames & Hudson Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

This spectacular book is the first single volume to tell the story of the library as a distinct building type, all around the world. Throughout the ages, book collections have served to symbolize their owners culture and learning, and the wealthy and powerful have spent lavishly on buildings to house them. In its highest form the library became a total work of art, combining painting, sculpture, furniture and architecture into seamless, dramatic spaces. The finest libraries are repositories not just of books, but of learning, creativity and contemplation; they embody some of the highest achievements of humankind. This book recounts that history in text and images of truly outstanding quality.

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À propos des auteurs

Dr James Campbell, an architect and art historian, is Seear Fellow in Architecture and History of Art at Queen’s College, Cambridge. His books include The Library: A World History and Brick: A World History, both published by Thames & Hudson.

Will Pryce, a trained architect and award-winning photographer, is the author of six books, all published by Thames & Hudson.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

This spectacular book is the first single volume to tell the story of the library as a distinct building type, all around the world. Throughout the ages, book collections have served to symbolize their owners culture and learning, and the wealthy and powerful have spent lavishly on buildings to house them. In its highest form the library became a total work of art, combining painting, sculpture, furniture and architecture into seamless, dramatic spaces. The finest libraries are repositories not just of books, but of learning, creativity and contemplation; they embody some of the highest achievements of humankind. This book recounts that history in text and images of truly outstanding quality.

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Éditeur
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Date d'édition
2013
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0500342881
ISBN 13 
9780500342886
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
328
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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