The main thing in the history of architecture. Styles, buildings, elements, materials
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Briefly, simply and interesting - about the history of the development of architecture from the time of ancient Egypt to the present day. You will learn about the main styles, elements and materials, as well as get acquainted with the 50 most significant architectural creations - from pyramids, cathedrals and temples to towers, fire stations and high -tech skyscrapers.
Susie Hodge explains how and why architecture developed, who introduced innovations, what they were where and when they were first used. The book introduces readers with cult buildings and buildings from around the world and shows various methods and materials used by architects when creating them.
By demistifying technical jargon, the book gives readers understanding and enjoyment of the architectural environment.
How to read this book
The structure of the book allows any reader to easily move according to the main styles, elements and materials and get acquainted with the history of architecture development, studying information about great buildings and buildings created by ancient architects and modern architects.
The book has four sections: "styles", "buildings", "elements" and "materials". Each section can be studied separately or together with others. The sections inside are organized chronologically, but you can read the book in any order.
Cross links at the bottom of each page help to see the history of architecture development and connect the information presented with other sections, and in the inserts it is told about the main achievements or facts from the biography of architects.
From the author
Born from the need of a person in a roof over his head, his safety and the possibility of sending religious cults, architecture is an alloy of art and science and uses available resources and developed skills. With the development of various cultures, knowledge and practical skills accumulated, traditions arose, all of them spread and improved - so architecture arose.
<...> And the first clumsy dwellings, and modern steel and glass towers demonstrate human efforts to create a comfortable environment and its achievements in this activity. In the greatest creations of architecture, a subtle equilibrium was achieved between the form, function, design and aesthetics.
This book tells about many wonderful ideas that have been materialized over the past four millennia.
For whom this book
For fans of the series "The main thing in history ..."
For everyone who is interested in architecture.
For those who want to understand architecture.
About the author
Suzy Khoj - art historian and artist. The author of numerous bestseller
Susie Hodge explains how and why architecture developed, who introduced innovations, what they were where and when they were first used. The book introduces readers with cult buildings and buildings from around the world and shows various methods and materials used by architects when creating them.
By demistifying technical jargon, the book gives readers understanding and enjoyment of the architectural environment.
How to read this book
The structure of the book allows any reader to easily move according to the main styles, elements and materials and get acquainted with the history of architecture development, studying information about great buildings and buildings created by ancient architects and modern architects.
The book has four sections: "styles", "buildings", "elements" and "materials". Each section can be studied separately or together with others. The sections inside are organized chronologically, but you can read the book in any order.
Cross links at the bottom of each page help to see the history of architecture development and connect the information presented with other sections, and in the inserts it is told about the main achievements or facts from the biography of architects.
From the author
Born from the need of a person in a roof over his head, his safety and the possibility of sending religious cults, architecture is an alloy of art and science and uses available resources and developed skills. With the development of various cultures, knowledge and practical skills accumulated, traditions arose, all of them spread and improved - so architecture arose.
<...> And the first clumsy dwellings, and modern steel and glass towers demonstrate human efforts to create a comfortable environment and its achievements in this activity. In the greatest creations of architecture, a subtle equilibrium was achieved between the form, function, design and aesthetics.
This book tells about many wonderful ideas that have been materialized over the past four millennia.
For whom this book
For fans of the series "The main thing in history ..."
For everyone who is interested in architecture.
For those who want to understand architecture.
About the author
Suzy Khoj - art historian and artist. The author of numerous bestseller
Author:
Author:Susie Hodge
Category:
- Category:Arts & Photography
- Category:Engineering & Transportation
- Category:Reference books
Series:
Series: Myth. Culture
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:16+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-00169-505-9
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