A Global History of Architecture

By Vikramaditya PrakashMark JarzombekFrancis D.K. Ching, et al.

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471268925
• ISBN13: 9780471268925
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 800 Pages
• Weight: 4.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 8.6" x 11.3"