A Global History of Architecture
A Global History of Architecture
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Written by a stellar team of architectural educators, this richly illustrated reference is packed with detailed photographs and features drawings by the world-renowned Francis D.K. Ching. This is the first book on architectural history to organize material along a continuous timeline that runs from prehistory to the present.
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A Global History of Architecture by Francis D K Ching
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.
"The book's most informative and attractive feature is its illustrations, hundreds of drawings by Ching, a noted author and architectural illustrator" (Choice, March 2007) "...a unique and ambitious undertaking..." (The London Review of books, November 2006) "Extremely informative, it will no doubt become a standard reference book." (The Herald {Glasgow}, Saturday 15th December 2007)
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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780471268925 |
| ISBN 10 | 0471268925 |
| Title | A Global History of Architecture |
| Author | Francis D K Ching |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 816 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |