Architecture: The 50 Most Influential Architects in the World - Couverture rigide

Stones, John; Walker, Alissa

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1408120011 ISBN 13 : 9781408120019

Editeur : Herbert Press Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

This is an introduction to the world's most important architects as well as a look at various architectural styles, movements and processes. It particularly concentrates on the ideas and contributions of 50 of the world's most influential architects and at 10 of the major movements in the field and their place in history. Some of the architects included are: Frank Lloyd Wright, Wren, Venturi and Saarinen and some of the topics covered include Modernism, Skyscrapers and Urban Planning. All in all, this is a compact, easily accessible, quick guide to the world's major architects.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

John Stones has a PhD in the History of Art from the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was features editor at Design Week and has worked for both Icon and Marketing Week. He is a freelance writer for various magazines including Elle Decoration and Monocle. He is also the author of a number of other books on design and architecture.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Herbert Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1408120011
• ISBN 13: 9781408120019
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible