A Chronology of Architecture

Name: A Chronology of Architecture
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500343562
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A Chronology of Architecture offers a unique, chronological exploration of architecture's evolution, linking structural innovations with social changes and artistic movements. It follows a central timeline from the earliest buildings to contemporary skyscrapers and global cities. The book includes detailed descriptions of key buildings alongside insights into the social, political, and cultural contexts of their times. Special features highlight major movements, construction techniques, and influential architects, providing a thorough guide to diverse architectural styles and forms.
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This book is ideal for students, professionals, and anyone interested in the historical development and cultural significance of architecture.

A fresh take on the history of architecture, using cultural timelines to reveal little-known connections between society, engineering, and design.

A fresh perspective on the history of western architecture that uses timelines to trace the medium's development from ancient history to the present

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A Chronology of Architecture presents a fresh perspective on the medium by taking a purely chronological approach to its history, tracing the complex links between structural innovations, social changes, and artistic interventions.

Organized around a central timeline that charts the development of architecture from the earliest structures to the present-day skyscrapers and global cities, it features key buildings, together with commentaries and contextual information about the social, political and cultural events of the period in which they were built.

Special feature spreads highlight important movements, construction methods and key practitioners. Covering a wide selection of genres, styles and architects, it is invaluable as a comprehensive guide to architecture in all its different forms.

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Architectural Record praises the book as "an entertaining PechaKucha" packed with fascinating facts and trivia, appealing even to readers outside the architectural profession.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500343562

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 November 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: with over 300 illustrations

Contributors:

Edited by John Zukowsky

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 1340g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

John Zukowsky is an architectural historian and retired museum professional, and the author of numerous books. He was curator of architecture at the Art Institute of Chicago from 1978 to 2004 and has held several executive positions at institutions in Chicago, New York and Ohio. Among his books is Architecture Inside and Out, also published by Thames & Hudson.

A Chronology of Architecture