Buildings That Revolutionized Architecture

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Publisher: Prestel
Publisher Place: Munich
Publisher Year: 2015
Edition: First Edition

Description: 256 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout.

Publishers 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 architects vision These questions and more are succinctly addressed in this wide-ranging tour of 100 of the worlds 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. AUTHOR: 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. 150 illustrations

ISBN: 9783791381268