The Story of Architecture - Softcover

Glancey, Jonathan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0789493349 ISBN 13: 9780789493347

Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), 2003

Synopsis

Guiding readers through a staggering 5,000 years of world architecture, from ancient Sumeria to the spectacular glass-and-steel towers of today's cityscapes, this refreshingly accessible visual history makes for an irresistible read despite the complexity of the subject. Popular commentator Jonathan Glancey combines his sparkling prose with an unprecedented collection of photographs, artworks, and design plans to create a memorable story told with passion and insight.

Readers will learn about the influential and innovative architects of all ages, along with their masterpieces, from the ziggurat at Ur to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. But the story of architecture spans beyond the buildings and people themselves, to the geographical, historical, and cultural elements that influenced and literally shaped them. Glancey sees the whole picture, and tells it in an exciting, engaging way that will delight experts and novices alike.

About this title

About the Author:

Jonathan Glancey lives in London and is Architecture and Design Editor of The Guardian, author of several architecture books and a regular TV and radio broadcaster who has written and presented programmes for the BBC and Channel 4. He has been assistant editor of the Architectural Review, editor of The Architect, and has contributed to a number of architectural and design magazines in Europe and the US.

About this edition

• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0789493349
• ISBN 13: 9780789493347
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240