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Global History of Architecture by Mark M. Jarzombek and Vikramaditya Prakash (2010, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100470402571
ISBN-139780470402573
eBay Product ID (ePID)92468082
Product Key Features
Number of Pages864 Pages
Publication NameGlobal History of Architecture
LanguageEnglish
SubjectHistory / General
Publication Year2010
TypeTextbook
AuthorMark M. Jarzombek, Vikramaditya Prakash
Subject AreaArchitecture
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.8 in
Item Weight91.4 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2010-040984
TitleLeadingA
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal720.9
SynopsisPraise for the First Edition "Because of its exceptionally wide perspective, even architectural historians who do not teach general survey courses are likely to enjoy and appreciate it." Annali darchitettura "Not only does A Global History of Architecture own the territory (of world architecture), it pulls off this audacious task with panache, intelligence, and for the most part grace." Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians Revised and updated the compelling history of the worlds great architectural achievements Organized along a global timeline, A Global History of Architecture, Second Edition has been updated and revised throughout to reflect current scholarship. 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. This new Second Edition: Delivers more coverage of non-Western areas, particularly Africa, South Asia, South East Asia, and Pre-Columbian America Is completely re-designed with full-color illustrations throughout Incorporates additional drawings by Professor Ching, including new maps with more information and color Meets the requirements set by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) for "non-Western" architecture in history education. Offers new connections to a companion Web site, including Google EarthTM coordinates for ease of finding sites. Architecture and art enthusiasts will find A Global History of Architecture, Second Edition perpetually at their fingertips., The award-winning First Edition of A Global History of Architecture was a publishing event that forever changed the way architectural history is viewed and studied., Praise for the First Edition "Because of its exceptionally wide perspective, even architectural historians who do not teach general survey courses are likely to enjoy and appreciate it." -- Annali d'architettura "Not only does A Global History of Architecture own the territory (of world architecture), it pulls off this audacious task with panache, intelligence, and--for the most part--grace." -- Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians Revised and updated--the compelling history of the world's great architectural achievements Organized along a global timeline, A Global History of Architecture, Second Edition has been updated and revised throughout to reflect current scholarship. 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. This new Second Edition: Delivers more coverage of non-Western areas, particularly Africa, South Asia, South East Asia, and Pre-Columbian America Is completely re-designed with full-color illustrations throughout Incorporates additional drawings by Professor Ching, including new maps with more information and color Meets the requirements set by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) for "non-Western" architecture in history education. Offers new connections to a companion Web site, including Google EarthTM coordinates for ease of finding sites. Architecture and art enthusiasts will find A Global History of Architecture, Second Edition perpetually at their fingertips.
LC Classification NumberNA200.C493 2010
