Buildings That Revolutionized Architecture

Author: Florian Heine

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Price : 60.00 AUD
ISBN : 9783791381268
Publisher : Prestel Verlag GmbH & Co KG.
Imprint : Prestel Verlag GmbH & Co KG.
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Weight (g) : 1.27
Publication date : February 2015
Dimensions : 270mm X 210mm X 0mm
Produced in : Germany
RRP : 60.0
Availability date : June 2015
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Author : Florian Heine
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Bind : Hardback
Edition : 1506
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Language : English
Dewey classification : 720.9
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Pages : 256
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Illustrations : 150
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9783791381268

Description

Why do some buildings stand the test of time? What makes a building unique, or groundbreaking? How do function, environment, and technology impact an architect's vision? These questions and more are succinctly addressed in this wide-ranging tour of 100 of the world's most important man-made structures. This compilation spans the ancient to the modern eras and represents nearly every continent. Gorgeous photographs of each building are featured in double-page spreads, which include concise texts offering fascinating histories and contextual information, as well as biographies of the architects. The book also includes a glossary at the back of the book that explains important terms. An invaluable introduction to the world of architecture, this book guides readers through every milestone of architectural triumph - be it an ancient city, modern sports arena, cathedral, or office building.

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Isabel Kuhl is an art and architectural historian whose many books include 50 Buildings You Should Know and Architecture: The Groundbreaking Moments (both by Prestel). Florian Heine is an art historian and photographer, and the author of Art: The Groundbreaking Moments and Photography: The Groundbreaking Moments (both by Prestel).