A Global History of Architecture

Ching, Francis D.; Jarzombek, Mark M.; Prakash, Vikramaditya

ISBN 10: 0471268925 / ISBN 13: 9780471268925

Edité par John Wiley & Sons Inc (edition First Edition), 2006

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: A Global History of Architecture
• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc (edition First Edition)
• Date de parution: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0471268925
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780471268925
• Reliure: Hardcover
• Édition: First Edition.
• État de l'article: Fair

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Synopsis

From ancient Chinese civilization to the postmodern world organized along a global timeline, "A Global History of Architecture" presents an innovative approach to the study of architectural history. Spanning from 3,500 B.C.E. to the present, this unique guide is written by an all-star team of architectural experts in their fields who emphasize the connections, contrasts, and influences of architectural movements throughout history. The architectural history of the world comes to life through a unified framework for interpreting and understanding architecture, supplemented by rich drawings from the renowned Frank Ching as well as brilliant photographs. Architecture and art history enthusiasts will find "A Global History of Architecture" perpetually at their fingertips.

À propos de l?auteur

FRANCIS D.K. CHING is Professor of Architecture at the University of Washington. He is the author of numerous architecture and design books, including Architecture: Form, Space, and Order; Architectural Graphics; Interior Design Illustrated; and Building Construction Illustrated, all from Wiley. MARK M. JARZOMBEK is Director of History, Theory, and Criticism of Architecture and Art, Professor of the History of Architecture at MIT, and author of several books with university presses. VIKRAMADITYA PRAKASH is Chair and Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Washington and the author of several academic publications.