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Architecture: The Whole Story

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Architecture: The Whole Story explores the evolution of architecture from ancient masterpieces to modern innovations. It offers a global perspective on key architects, plans, and structures that have shaped human environments and sparked imagination across centuries.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers with an interest in art, design, and architecture who seek a richly illustrated, accessible resource to appreciate global architectural heritage.

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The fifth addition to Thames & Hudson’s β€˜Whole Story’ series is an accessible, informative introduction to the history of architecture.

The fifth addition to Thames & Hudson's 'Whole Story' series is an accessible, informative introduction to the history of architecture.

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From ancient and classical masterpieces to contemporary, cutting-edge buildings, architecture has defined our world throughout history. Drawing its examples from all around the globe, Architecture: The Whole Story is a richly illustrated and comprehensive account of the architects, plans, designs and constructions that over the centuries have most engaged our minds, inspired our imaginations and raised our spirits.

For everyone who has ever wished for greater insight into the art of building design, Architecture: The Whole Story provides the analytical tools to appreciate to the fullest the variety of architectural achievement and the built environment in the world.

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Independent praises it as 'ravishing' with 1,000 illustrations blending practical and aesthetic insights. Cassone calls it 'inspired, comprehensive' and appealing to broad audiences. Fabric recommends it as a 'must-have coffee table compendium' for casual architecture enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500291481

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 September 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: With over 1,000 illustrations

Contributors:

  • Edited by Denna Jones

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 175.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 1800g

Pages: 576

About the Author

Denna Jones, formerly deputy editor of Art & Architecture Journal, teaches on the MA Architecture course at Leeds Metropolitan University.

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