Architectural Styles

Name: Architectural Styles
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500343647
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Summary

Architectural Styles offers a compelling exploration of the diverse and rich history of architecture, guiding readers through various styles from classical to contemporary. The book delves into the distinctive features, cultural contexts, and artistic influences of each architectural style, making it an engaging read for both enthusiasts and those new to the subject. With its insightful commentary and vivid illustrations, it serves as a visually captivating journey through the world of architecture.
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Format: Hardback

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Every major architectural style in history, brilliantly rendered in specially commissioned drawings

Every major architectural style in history, brilliantly rendered in specially commissioned drawings

Description

Architectural Styles provides an insightful journey through the vast array of styles in architectural history, from Gothic to Romanesque, Modernist to Metabolist. The book showcases key architectural styles from around the world, using beautiful and specially commissioned drawings that highlight crucial features and details.

The exploration begins with the earliest styles of ancient civilisations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. It proceeds through the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods, and ventures into the modern era by covering the diversity of 19th-century revivalist styles. Additionally, traditional architecture from regions like China, India, Japan, and Pre-Columbian America is included.

A final section collects essential architectural elements from various periods, such as columns, towers, doorways, and windows. Filled with hundreds of expertly drawn illustrations, Architectural Styles caters to both general architecture enthusiasts and students alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500343647

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: Illustrated throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Robbie Polley
Text by Margaret Fletcher

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 880g

Pages: 288

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction

About the Author

Robbie Polley is a renowned architectural illustrator. His drawings have featured in thirty books, including Architecture Inside + Out, also published by Thames & Hudson. Margaret Fletcher is Associate Professor of Architecture at Auburn University.