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50 Architecture Ideas You Really Need to Know

By Philip Wilkinson

Book information

Publisher
Quercus
Year
2013
ISBN
1623651786, 9781623651787
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
7 MB (7633588 bytes)
Series
50 Ideas You Really Need to Know
Edition
ebook
Pages
208\0
Time added
2019-11-26 17:02:03

Description

From the Pyramids of Giza to the Guggenheim, this lively guide explains the key concepts and inventions in architecture clearly and concisely. Exploring the myriad ways in which the built environment is shaped and created, readers will gain a new and informed appreciation for architecture, from the classical orders of Vitruvius—Doric, Ionic and Corinthian—to the most recent contemporary trends. Philip Wilkinson offers expert introductions to the most important architectural movements and styles throughout history, as well as describing some of the greatest architects’ most important and representative works. So, if you’ve ever wondered when a building is just a building or art, or want to know more about Gothic vaults, trusses and arches, this is the perfect introduction.

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