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This illustrated history provides an expansive overview of world architecture, from ancient times to modernity. It examines diverse cultural expressions through buildings, exploring how structures reflect humanity's deepest aspirations, beliefs, and everyday lives. The book covers various epochs, from ancient Egypt and classical Greece and Rome to the architectural traditions of China, Japan, India, and the Islamic world.
The journey continues through medieval Europe, the Renaissance, and into the modern era, showcasing groundbreaking innovations in Europe, the Americas and elsewhere. From religious structures to domestic spaces, the narrative weaves together historical context with architectural achievements, offering insights into how societies have shaped their built environments. It aims to offer a comprehensive and visually rich exploration of architectural history.
Used (good, see images, dust jacket wear, dust jacket tear, some cover damage, and handwritten name) Hardcover ISBN 0600039544
