A Global History of Architecture Portable document format (pdf) -
by Francis D. Ching; Mark M. Jarzombek; Vikramaditya Prakash
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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.
Details
- Title A Global History of Architecture
- Author Francis D. Ching; Mark M. Jarzombek; Vikramaditya Prakash
- Binding Portable Document Format (PDF)
- Pages 816
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Wiley
- ISBN 9781118007396 / 1118007395
- Dewey Decimal Code 720.92
About the author
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.
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