History of architecture Books

Dieses Buch beschäftigt sich mit mittelalterlichen Backsteinbauten in der Region Nachtschewan im Araxesthale. Der Autor gibt Einblicke in die Besonderheiten der Baustile und beschreibt ihre historische Bedeutung.This work has been selected by scholars as...

This book provides a detailed look at the architecture of the Renaissance in France. Written by W. H. Ward, a noted expert on French architecture, this book covers the key developments in architectural styles and techniques in France during the...

Building a Nation and Where to Build Ideal American Homes is a fascinating exploration of the ideal American home and its place in the development of the nation. Written by Jeremiah Johnson, an expert in urban planning and architecture, this book...

This beautifully illustrated catalog of architectural remains from the Richmond area offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of English architecture and design. Featuring detailed drawings and descriptions of various structures, including churches,...

Appreciate the beauty and grandeur of ancient Greek architecture through fragments and remains housed in the British Museum. This book provides a fascinating insight into the preservation of cultural heritage.This work has been selected by scholars as...

Dieses Buch ist ein wichtiger Beitrag zur Geschichte der Ausbildung der Baukunst. Es enthält viele interessante Informationen über die Entwicklung der Baukunst im Laufe der Geschichte. Es ist ein Muss für alle, die sich für Geschichte und Architektur...

Una descrizione dettagliata della villa medicea di Careggi, ricca di memorie e ricordi, scritta da Guido Carocci.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This...

This classic book offers a detailed look at the architecture and history of some of the most beautiful and historic homes in Lancashire and Cheshire. With beautifully rendered illustrations and meticulous descriptions, this book is a must-have for anyone...

This book is a beautifully illustrated guide to the historic houses and buildings of New England. Edwin Whitefield, a landscape painter and illustrator, traveled throughout the region in the mid-19th century, sketching and documenting the architecture...

T.G. Jackson's influential lectures on architectural philosophy and principles have been a foundational text for generations of students and professionals. In this incisive and eloquent work, Jackson argues for a rational approach to architecture that is...

Dans cet ouvrage, Léon Chateau propose une histoire de l'architecture française, depuis l'époque des Gaulois jusqu'à la fin du XIXe siècle. Il s'attache à décrire les différents styles architecturaux qui se sont succédé au fil du temps, ainsi que les...

Questa monografia offre una descrizione dettagliata e affascinante del Palazzo Farnese di Caprarola, uno dei più importanti esempi di architettura rinascimentale nel Lazio. Il Palazzo, commissionato dalla famiglia Farnese nel XVI secolo, rappresenta un...

Gothic architecture is one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring styles of building ever developed, with its soaring vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and intricate stone carvings. In this indispensable guide, John Henry Parker provides a...

This series of books is intended to provide a unique fully illustrated record of monastic houses in the British Isles, with gazetteer, description and photographs of the most interesting and elaborate architectural remains, and brief historic coverage of...

Monarchs die, dynasties crumble, and borders between states are redrawn. There are six iconic monuments that have remained standing through centuries of wars and natural disasters. Although the empires that created them vanished long ago, these...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This book, first published in 1985, provides a comprehensive treatment of the role of the military within civil society. With analysis from a policing and military viewpoint (both rarely available in public), and legal and historical perspectives, this...

Palladio ist wahrscheinlich der einfluBreichste aller westlichen Architekten. Trotz seiner Bekanntheit wird sein Werk haufig falsch interpretiert. Die palladianische Villa wird oft als isoliertes Objekt analysiert, kontextlos...

Vorbemerkungen Das Christentum als wichtigste architekturbestimmende Kraft des Mittelalters kann solange keine wirklichen kunstlerischen Traditionen entwickeln, wie die Kirche - im Romischen Imperium bis zum Mailander Edikt von...

Esther Brookstone is at it again, this time obsessing about the life and times of St. John the Divine, all triggered by the discovery of a parchment hidden in the frame of a Botticelli painting that she authenticates. As in Rembrandt’s Angel, she...

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NTRODUCTION:The Origin and Purpose of Festivals—Ideas suggested by Christmas—Pagan and Christian Elements—The Names of the Festival—Foundation of the Feast of the Nativity—Its Relation to the Epiphany—December 25...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

آنچه آذری در کتاب "محور امید" برای ایران و به‌‌ طور گسترده برای همه کشورهای خاورمیانه و شمال آفریقا توصیه می‌کند، شکل مشارکتی‌تری از دموکراسی است که از تمرکز بوروکراتیک به‌‌ نفع حکومت محلی و جمهوری‌خواهی در مقیاس کوچک اجتناب می‌‌کند. تسلط فلسفی او بر هر...

Histoire De L'Architecture En Belgique V2 (1852) est un livre �����crit par Antoine Guillaume Bernard Schayes. Ce livre est une histoire compl�����te de l'architecture en Belgique, couvrant toutes les p�����riodes, depuis l'Antiquit����� jusqu'au XIXe...

This book is a comprehensive guide to the construction of stucco houses in America and offers practical advice for builders. Atlas Portland Cement Company's expertise in the field is evident in their clear and detailed instructions. Joseph A. F...

In this groundbreaking work, Lees-Milne explores the history and methodology of architectural research. Drawing on his years of experience as an architectural historian and preservationist, Lees-Milne provides essential insights for anyone interested in...

This book showcases the winning entries in the National School Fallout Shelter Design Competition. With detailed plans, illustrations, and descriptions, it provides an informative and fascinating look at the innovative strategies used by architects to...

Eine Untersuchung des Bernerischen Mausoleums und seiner Bedeutung als Beispiel der Barockarchitektur in der Schweiz.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it...

Dieses Buch beschäftigt sich mit der Architekturtheorie und der Frage, wie man Gebäude und Strukturen am besten entwirft. Eine faszinierende Lektüre für Architekten und alle, die sich für die Geschichte der Architektur interessieren.This work has been...

This pamphlet, published in 1775, contains a detailed account of the observations of James Essex, a noted English architect, on the design and construction of Lincoln Cathedral. Essex provides insights into the building's history, design, and function,...

Ce livre explore les aspects philosophiques de l'architecture en Grèce, examinant les idées de l'époque et comment ces idées ont influencé la pratique architecturale. Boutmy examine également l'impact de la politique et de la société sur l'architecture,...

Der italienische Architekt und Bildhauer Antonio Averlino, genannt "Filarete" (um 1400-1469) verfasste im 15. Jahrhundert einen einflussreichen Traktat über die Kunst des Bauens. Dieses Werk ist ein wichtiger Text der Architekturtheorie und bis heute von...

The Bicentennial of the United States in 1976 gave rise to myriad projects. In New Mexico-still a borderlands possession of Spain in 1776-an unusually keen Franciscan observer, Fray Francisco Atanasio Domínguez, painted an extraordinarily detailed...

Taming the Oriental Bazaar examines the public market-hall as a key architectural feature of colonial South Asia. Representing a transition in the architectural programme, these buildings were meant to be monuments and markers of modernity in South Asia.

Migrant Housing examines the house as the architectural construct in the processes of migration. Houses are pivotal to any migration story, with studies showing that migrant communities' participation in the adaptation, extension or building of houses...

HappinessHappiness is an essential aspect of human existence. It gives us energy, health, and a positive outlook. Ancient wisdom teaches us many ways to achieve happiness.One way is to be content with what we have. When we don't have something, we long...

This book captures the energy and sense of wonder in early 1990s Berlin as seen by a young property professional who lived and worked in the reunified city. A Thousand Days recalls how the city's vibrant history and culture clashed with its traumatic...

«... Cette vaste église était alors dépourvue de chapelles, ou, s’il en existait, elles n’étaient qu’au nombre de trois, fort petites, et situées derrière l’abside; car on a...

This newly updated and revised second edition of A Story in Stones explores the relationship between Portugal and Ethiopia during the XVI and XVII centuries from the unique perspective of stonework. Through research and many years of working in the...

The Teachings of Ptahhotep:The Oldest Book in the World  The oldest book in the world is the filled with wisdom quotes and teachings on how one is to conduct ones life and how to treat his fellow man. Good old ancient wisdom in its simplest...

Earth-sheltered buildings offer an important alternative to conventionally designed facilities. This design manual provides criteria for evaluating the habitability and suitability of earth-sheltered space as well as providing new technical design...

Richard Louis Perri (aka Luckey) artistically captures the soul of urban San Francisco. Eschewing the more guilded scenes of the city, Perri in his paintings seeks to portray forgotten figments of little-known structures. His iconic Red’s Java...

""Gli Antichi Monumenti Greci E Romani"" (1835) di Giovanni Orti Di Manara ����� un libro che esplora l'arte e l'architettura dei monumenti antichi della Grecia e di Roma. Il libro fornisce una descrizione dettagliata delle opere d'arte, delle sculture e...

This book examines the work of three seminal Nordic architects - Alvar Aalto, Jørn Utzon and Sverre Fehn - from a phenomenological perspective, utilising the methodology of 'paradigm' (or 'in the manner of''). Roger Tyrrell explains how the...