World History of Architecture, Paperback

An account of the life and work of the architect Minoru Yamasaki that leads the author to consider how (and for whom) architectural history is writ...

Reducere. Hybrid Renaissance introduces the idea that the Renaissance in Italy, elsewhere in Europe, and in the world beyond Europe is an example of cultural...

Reducere. " A] winningly obsessive history of our relationship with underground places" (The Guardian), from sacred caves and derelict subway stations to nuc...

Giving you insight into real-world practice, INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS provides an introduction to the industry and basic understanding of the subjects n...

DescriptionThe Bronze Age was a time of affluence and innovation for Crete, a unique "moment" in the early history of architecture that, in a bizar...

DescriptionThe architecture of WG Clark is inextricably grounded in its place, the Atlantic coastal states of the American South. Over the course o...

Children are the future. Or so we like to tell ourselves. In the wake of the Second World War, Americans took this notion to heart. Confronted by b...

If postmodernism is indeed 'the cultural logic of late capitalism', why did typical postmodernist themes like ornament, colour, history and identit...

Reducere. This collection of writings on beauty includes selections from twenty key philosophers and theoreticians spanning two millennia: Plato - Aristotle ...

Reducere. A hands-on introduction to drawing and architecture for kids 8 to 12 Architects play an important role in helping buildings, cities, and communitie...

Reducere. An iconic figure in American culture, Frank Lloyd Wright is famous throughout the world. Although his achievements in architecture are stunning, it...

Reducere. B&W Edition. The First Americans Were Africans: Expanded & Revised, written by a brilliant African American scholar, David Imhotep, who holds a Ph....

Reducere. Color Edition. The First Americans Were Africans: Expanded & Revised, written by a brilliant African American scholar, David Imhotep, who holds a P...

At the crossroads between Africa, Asia, and Europe, the South Arabian kingdoms were major commercial, military, and cultural players in world histo...

Fresh insights into the thought and work of the modernist architect, from Loos expert Christopher LongIn this collection of essays, noted architect...

Each of these Analysing Architecture Notebooks is devoted to a particular theme in understanding the rich and varied workings of architecture. They...

Globalization affects every aspect of our lives, from what we buy to what we eat to what we study-and the study of design history is no exception. ...

Reducere. This is Sparta Are you ready to enter the fascinating world of Ancient Greece? Do you want to understand the unique warrior culture of the famous S...

Reducere. In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at Big Ben while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color p...

A Tale of Two Circles: Retelling a Very Old Mathematical Creation Story is a rather light-hearted, sometimes whimsical account of how a particular ...

Reducere. As the most significant eighteenth-century estate assembled in the British American colonies still in existence, Drayton Hall is an icon of America...

Reducere. When we reflect upon the history of Italian coachbuilding and design, it is impossible to ignore the De Tomaso / Giugiaro Mangusta. It was stunning...

Reducere. Considered to be one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2019, Machu Picchu is a man-made structure situated in the Andes Mountains in Peru. O...

Reducere. A History of the Archaic Greek World offers a theme-based approach to the development of the Greek world in the years 1200-479 BCE. Updated and ext...

Long before Muhammed preached the religion of Islam, the inhabitants of his native Arabia had played an important role in world history as both mer...

Ideal homes investigates the tastes and aspirations of the new suburban communities that emerged in Britain following the First World War. In a per...

Nordic Classicism presents the first English-language survey of an important yet short-lived movement in modern architectural history. It was throu...

Thinking about Art explores some of the greatest works of art and architecture in the world through the prism of themes, instead of chronology, to ...

DescriptionIn this critically acclaimed book, Christian Marek masterfully provides the first comprehensive history of Asia Minor from prehistory to...

Reducere. DescriptionEverything you want to know about the history of architecture is included in this comprehensive guided tour. Author Carol Strickland bri...

Reducere. Get to Know the Most Vibrant and Historic Neighborhoods in Austin, Texas Grab your walking shoes, and become an urban adventurer as Charles Llewell...

Reducere. Ideal for first-year university students from diverse backgrounds, Visual Worlds: Looking, Images, Visual Disciplines provides a full introduction ...

Designers around the world are carving out opportunities for new kinds of engagement, new kinds of collaboration, new kinds of design outcomes, and...

Reducere. First published in four volumes in Venice in 1570, "The Four Books of Architecture" is the important architectural treatise by the famed Italian ar...

Reducere. Erected in 1759 on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Eyre Hall is still occupied by descendants of its builder. It retains a rich variety of objects f...

Reducere. In Weak and Widespread, modernity stands as a contrasting operative practice when compared to that of the 20th century, which was based on finding ...

Reducere. Henry Matthews brings to life the ancient cities of Sicily. He illuminates the history of the island from the Greek migrations in the 8th century B...

An extensively revised and updated edition of a bestselling classic on modern architecture and its origins.

Reducere. Egyptian hieroglyphics, Mayan carvings, and Greek mathematical notations figure prominently in this spellbinding true story of a mysterious order's...

Reducere. An essential and very readable resource for conlangers and writers who want to create a non-European world, and anyone who wants to know more about...

Reducere. Republished in a beautiful new package, the eternal classic that captures the Eternal City in all its vibrant enchantmentBringing to life the legen...

Reducere. Despite, or perhaps because of, our lack of actual knowledge about pirates, an immense architecture of cultural mythology has arisen around them. T...

Reducere. Art of the Non-Western World: Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas gives students the tools to better understand and appreciate the arts in a gl...

Reducere. From start to finish, Mann tracks the wonders of architecture, engineering, and construction that went into the creation of the tallest building in...

DescriptionThis is the road from climate change to primate change. IF YOU THINK YOU ARE YOU, THINK AGAIN.PRIMATE CHANGE is a wide-ranging, polemica...

In this newest edition of her bestselling book, Barbara H. Rosenwein integrates the history of European, Byzantine, and Islamic medieval cultures--...

Reducere. Description*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "Thus says Thoth, judge ...

Reducere. DescriptionFew cities boast a heritage as rich and a local color as dynamic as that of New Orleans. Known the world round for its unique architectu...

Reducere. When we think of Ancient Egypt we think of the great pyramids, the Sphinx, Egyptian gods and the great myths...but what influenced this great civil...

Reducere. The archaeological site of Bagan and the kingdom which bore its name contains one of the greatest concentrations of ancient architecture and art in...

The concept of the avant garde is highly contested, whether one consigns it to history or claims it for present-day or future uses. The first volum...

Interdisciplinary authors come together to reflect on the history of chair design through 101 selected chairsEvery chair tells its own story, and a...

Reducere. The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome once dominated the world, and they continue to fascinate and inspire us. Classical art and architect...

Is this the right book for me? An indispensable guide to this sometimes challenging domain. Using contemporary examples to further your understandi...

"A must for anyone interested in the Roman Empire and its impact on world history." --Tony Robinson star of Blackadder and Time Team. This entertai...

Reducere. 'This is as essential reference to anyone in the field of housing, beautifully illustrated in the hand of the author.' --Moshe Safdie and Associate...

Reducere. Essential aspects about the prehistory, history, geography, and architecture of the Inland Pacific Northwest are presented here in one succinct vol...

Reducere. In this impressive volume, leading scholars offer compelling glimpses into the biblical world, the world in which prophets, poets, sages, and histo...

Reducere. In this rapidly globalizing world, any investigation of architecture inevitably leads to considerations of regionalism. But despite its omnipresenc...

Reducere. Los Angeles and the movies grew up together, and a natural extension of the picture business was the premium presentation of the product the bigges...

Reducere. DescriptionIf you want to discover the captivating history of the Middle Ages, then keep reading...One of the least understood periods of European ...

Reducere. This short history and guide of Providence, Rhode Island brings together a collection of interesting things to see and do while you visit our charm...

In less than fifty-three years, Rome subjected most of the known world to its rule. This authoritative and compelling work tells the story of the r...

Reducere. Description*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Africa may have given ri...

DescriptionLet us guide you on every step of your travels.An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.From deciding when to go to choosing what t...

Reducere. DescriptionFalling in between the dark days of the Great Depression and World War II, the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair offered a refreshing pred...

In De architectura (c.40 BC), Vitruvius discusses in ten encyclopedic chapters aspects of Roman architecture, engineering and city planning. Vitruv...

Reducere. Art Deco made its formal appearance in Paris at the 1925 L Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, a showcase for ar...

DescriptionEgypt, Greece, and Rome is regarded as one of the best general histories of the ancient world. It is written for the general reader and ...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Raef MeeuwisseThis book provides an easy insight into the essentials of cybersecurity, even if you have a non-technical bac...