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The gold-standard exploration of architecture's global evolution A Global History of Architecture provides a comprehensive tour through the ages, spinning the globe to present the landmark architectural movements that characterized each time period. Spanning from 3,500 b.c.e.
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A GLOBAL HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE
NOW FEATURING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE OF CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL ARCHITECTURE AND MORE SUPERB DRAWINGS BY FRANCIS D.K. CHING!
The book that forever changed the way architectural history is viewed, taught, and studied, A Global History of Architecture examines 5,000 years of the built environment.
Spanning from 3,500 BCE to the present, and organised along a global timeline, this unique guide was written by experts in their fields who emphasise the connections, contrasts, and influences of architectural movements throughout history and around the world.
Fully updated and revised to reflect current scholarship, this Third Edition features expanded chapter introductions that set the stage for a global view, as well as:
- An expanded section on contemporary global architecture
- More coverage of non-Western cultures, particularly South Asia, South East Asia, Pre-Columbian America, and Africa.
- New drawings and maps by the iconic Francis D.K. Ching, as well as more stunning photographs
- An updated companion website with digital learning tools and Google Earth™ mapping service coordinates that make it easier to find sites
Art and architecture enthusiasts, and anyone interested in architectural history, will have 5,000 years of the built environment perpetually at their fingertips with A Global History of Architecture, Third Edition.
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A Global History of Architecture has generally been praised for its comprehensive approach, covering architectural history from a worldwide perspective. Reviewers have appreciated the detailed illustrations and the way it places architecture in various cultural contexts. Some have noted its thoroughness may be overwhelming for beginners, but it's highly valued by those looking for an in-depth resource.
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ISBN: 9781118981337
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 06 June 2017
Country: United States
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition: 3rd edition
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 46.0mm
Width: 221.0mm
Height: 282.0mm
Weight: 2540g
Pages: 864
About the Author
FRANCIS D.K. CHING is Professor Emeritus of Architecture at the University of Washington. He is the author of numerous architecture and design books, including Architectural Graphics; Architecture: Form, Space, and Order; A Visual Dictionary of Architecture; Interior Design Illustrated; and Building Construction Illustrated, all from Wiley.
MARK JARZOMBEK is Professor of the History and Theory of Architecture at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as author of several books.
VIKRAMADITYA PRAKASH is Professor of Architecture at the University of Washington and the author of several books and academic publications.
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