From Mud Huts to Skyscrapers by Christine Paxmann
Children will be utterly absorbed by this journey through the history of architecture, from the earliest mud huts to today's soaring towers. Chronologically arranged, this large-format book gives each iconic building its own double-page spread featuring an exquisite watercolour illustration and clearly written descriptions, facts, and features. These vibrantly detailed pages are filled with people, animals, and other objects that help bring the buildings to life. A detailed appendix includes a timeline, a world map that points out where each building can be found, and an extensive glossary. Children will enjoy poring over this book - and will come away with a fundamental understanding of not only the most common architectural terms, but of how the built world has evolved marvellously over time.
"The book shouldn't be limited to childrenIt has plenty to offer young adults and adults who desire a brief glimpse at architecture and how styles have changed through the millennia." --Booklist
CHRISTINE PAXMANN has written books on cooking, gardening, and art for children and adults. She lives in Munich, Germany. OLAF HAJEK's illustrations have been featured in publications like The Financial Times, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, GQ, and Architectural Digest. His personal work has been exhibited in solo exhibitions in Hamburg, Munich, Berlin, Atlanta, Cape Town, and London. He lives in Berlin, Germany.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9783791371139 |
| ISBN 10 | 3791371134 |
| Title | From Mud Huts to Skyscrapers |
| Author | Christine Paxmann |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Prestel |
| Year published | 2012-08-31 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |