History of architecture Books

Whereas the past decades have seen a profound reconsideration of eighteenth-century visual culture, the architecture of that century has undergone little evaluation. Its study, unlike that of the early modern period or the twentieth century, has...

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 offers an evocative crosscultural exploration into the everyday lives and music practices of young people from their own broad social, cultural and ethnic perspectives. Youth from seven urban locales in Australia, the UK, the US and Europe...

Ciò che mi ha portato a svelate l'enigma della Monna Lisa di Leonardo da Vinci, la Gioconda, è il tema conduttore di questo libro, l'androginia spirituale, ossia l'unione dei due elementi psichici: l'intuizione femminile con la logica maschile. Il...

Scotland History Early History, The People, Culture and Tradition. Scotland is one of four countries that make up the United Kingdom. (The other three are England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.) Scotland covers the northern part of the island of Great...

Patterns from Islamic architecture and art that are a rich and wonderful source for those wanting to explore the boundaries of art and mathematics. The patterns in this book are from some of the world's great mosques, as well as mosaics, doors and...

During the second half of the eighteenth century British architecture moved away from the dominant school of classicism in favour of a more creative freedom of expression. At the forefront of this change were architect brothers Robert and James Adam...

Joseph Julius Jackson was an African-American preacher who published The History of the Black Man (1921). The book discusses the influence of African civilization upon ancient history, and covers the black kingdoms of Ghana, Sudan, Melle, Hausa, Songhay,...

What is Baroque art? This book will provide more than just the definition. It will also include a brief historical background and some examples, too, to ensure the full understanding of this art style. There is much to learn from art as it reflects the...

Art can come in may styles and the technique to create each one can vary depending on the artist and the era. In this book, we're going to study art history from Impressionism to Post-Impressionism. What are the differences between them? How do you tell...

It's amazing to see wonders that are natural and man-made. It's thrilling to know that these wonders exist in our world. How would you feel if you were given the chance to explore the Great Pyramid of Giza? We created a book so that you can experience...

The kingdoms of Kush and Aksum were once located in East Africa. What was it like to live in these kingdoms? Reading about ancient history will help your child better appreciate the world, especially the changes experienced over time. Such facts can be...

A sphinx is a mythical creature that has a human's head and a lion's body. In Ancient Egypt, the sphinx is believed to guard and protect the Pharaohs so it comes as no surprise that you will see its giant statue near a pyramid, a Pharaoh's burial place...

Does your little one like ancient history? Then this book should be added to your child's learning collection! This book discusses the 7 great cities of Ancient Mesopotamia. Learning about ancient history will help improve your child's understanding of...

HMS Hermes, the flagship of the Falkland War 1982. This is my personal account of my own experience through out this campaign.Setting off from Portsmouth Royal Naval Dockyard in April 1982 and returning triumphantly in July 1982 to a magnificent welcome...

Volume I studies the origins of the Lombardic vaulted basilica. Volume II reconstructs the history of the Lombardic basilica north of the Alps. This reprint of the 1910 edition includes eight hundred fine illustrations, most of which were omitted from...

German architecture prior to the modern period has received less systemic, analytical study than that of Italy, France, and Britain. Scholarly discussion of broad traditions or continuities within Germanic or Central European façade design is even...

This book brings together a diverse group of theoreticians to explore architectural theory as a discipline, assessing its condition and relevance to contemporary practice.Offering critical assessment in the face of major social and environmental issues...

Questa opera presenta una descrizione accurata dei principali monumenti dell'architettura antica egizia, greca e romana, compresi i templi, le tombe, i ponti e l'affrescatura. L'autore fornisce anche una panoramica della teoria e della pratica...

Franz Kuglers 'Vorlesung über die Systeme des Kirchenbaues' ist ein Werk, das die Entwicklung der Architekturgeschichte im Bereich des Kirchenbaus untersucht. In dieser Arbeit zeigt Kugler, wie sich Design, Funktionalität und Spiritualität in der...

Este libro incluye noticias e información sobre la arquitectura española desde la restauración del periodo borbónico (1700-1730). Es una fuente importante para entender los estilos y la evolución de la arquitectura en España, con datos y detalles sobre...

This volume presents a collection of old city views and historical prints from the personal collection of Magnus Gabriel De La Gardie, a Swedish count and one-time governor of Estonia and Livonia. It is an indispensable resource for architectural...

A treatise on the design and construction of arches and other curved structures, with a particular focus on triumphal arches and ceremonial gateways. Originally published in 18th-century Germany, this book remains a valuable resource for architects and...

This book is a pioneering study of Elizabethan architecture, written at a time when the field was still in its infancy. It includes detailed analyses of the major stylistic features of the period, as well as an overview of the historical and cultural...

Un recueil photographique de maisons et bâtiments modernes construits dans les nouveaux quartiers de Paris et de ses environs.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we...

Dieses Buch stellt eine umfassende Analyse der Grundrisse und Dispositionen von zweischiffigen Zentralbauten in verschiedenen historischen Perioden dar. Es untersucht die räumlichen und strukturellen Konfigurationen dieser Gebäude und diskutiert ihre...

This book takes a detailed look at the Muhammadan architecture that existed in Bharoch Cambay Dholka Champanir and Mahmudabad in Gujarat. It contains an extensive study of the architecture, style, decoration, and construction techniques employed in these...

Pénétrez dans les secrets architecturaux de l'église paroissiale de St Jacques à Tournay grâce à cette monographie détaillée. Découvrez l'histoire de cet édifice religieux, son riche patrimoine artistique et les différentes transformations qu'il a subies...

Monographie de la cathédrale d'Angers est un livre spécialisé sur l'architecture gothique sacrée en France. L'auteur Louis de Farcy se concentre sur la cathédrale d'Angers, offrant des informations complètes sur son histoire, son design, ses symboles et...

Ein sorgfältig recherchiertes und reich illustriertes Porträt der exquisiten barocken Stadt Dresden, das ihre Architektur, Kunst und Kultur in ihrer prachtvollen Blütezeit in der zweiten Hälfte des 18. Jahrhunderts einfängt.This work has been selected by...

Explore the rich history of medieval architecture in this comprehensive work, featuring lists of monuments and bibliographies for further reading. From the earliest origins to the grandest examples of the Gothic style, readers will gain a deep...

Dans Histoire Générale de l'Architecture, Daniel Ramée offre une synthèse passionnante de l'histoire de l'architecture, de l'Antiquité à nos jours. Il décrit les différentes formes d'architecture qui ont émergé à travers le monde, et analyse les styles,...

Ce livre offre une vue d'ensemble approfondie de l'architecture moderne en Angleterre, présentant des exemples significatifs de l'époque.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of...

This book is a comprehensive guide to the architectural landmarks of the city and province of Bergamo, located in northern Italy. With detailed descriptions and illustrations of churches, palaces, museums, and other sites of cultural and historical...

The Chronology of Mediãval and Renaissance Architecture is an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of architectural design. Written by John Tavenor Perry, an expert in the field, this book provides a detailed overview of the...

Dieses Buch beschreibt die Architektur, Geschichte und Bedeutung des Münsters in Freiburg im Breisgau. Es ist ein wichtiges historisches Werk für Architekten, Kunstgeschichtler und Touristen gleichermaßen.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

This collection of essays by leading scholars and practitioners addresses a timely and essential question: How can we design, plan, and sustain built environments that will foster health and healing? With a salutogenic (health-promoting) focus, Healthy...

Anthony Bailey's intimate look at life in Stonington borough made waves when it was published. First appearing in 1971 as a serialized version in the New Yorker, a hard-cover version was published soon thereafter. In 1992, a second paperback edition was...

Since the first edition of this book, geometrical methods in the theory of ordinary differential equations have become very popular and some progress has been made partly with the help of computers. Much of this progress is...

"Instantly my favorite guide to the city. Walsh has a phenomenal eye and an almost fanatical attention to detail." -- Luc Sante, author of Low LifeAn urban exploration of the oddities and artifacts of New York City's past that are hidden in plain view...

Chandigarh is a giant experiment in town planning and architecture in India and the world. Being one of the best cities planned and built afresh on virgin land, Chandigarh attracted the global community of architects, planners, and historians...

Spesso le biografie di personaggi eccellenti iniziano in piccoli luoghi, niente affatto commisurati a quelli che saranno gli eventi e le città che il protagonista andrà a vivere. In questi angoli di mondo si usa tornare dopo che...

Bingué, l'Envers de la Médaille est le premier roman de Famahan SAMAKÉ. Ce récit analyse froidement la problématique de l'émigration africaine vers l'Europe, avec son cortège de rêves en lambeaux, de vies et de foyers brisés. Il peint aussi...

Bingué, The Other Side of the Medal is the first novel by Famahan SAMAKÉ. This story coldly analyses the problem of African emigration in Europe with its trail of broken homes, shattered lives and dreams in tatters. It also paints, without concession,...

"A Bungalow is a little country house - a homely, cosy place . with the plan so arranged as to ensure complete comfort, with a feeling of rusticity and ease."As the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century offered the dream of exchanging the...

Written shortly before his death in 1919, English Church Fittings, Furniture & Accessories forms a sequel and companion volume to John Charles Cox's The English Parish Church.From churchyard gateway to pulpit, Cox proves a friendly and knowledgeable...