This book details the innovations and ideas of architects from antiquit y through to the present day. It compares disparate architectural philosophies, relating them to their social and cultural contexts. Following an historical framing of architecture's emergence as an art form, the author explores the foundational principles underlying the most famous and innovative architectural designs. Throughout the book, the author analyzes design choices made from antiquity into the present day. The result is a comprehensive and accessible volume for architecture students, academics, and design enthusiasts.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the innovations and ideas of architects from antiquit y through to the present day. It compares disparate architectural philosophies, relating them to their social and cultural contexts. Following an historical framing of architecture's emergence as an art form, the author explores the foundational principles underlying the most famous and innovative architectural designs. Throughout the book, the author analyzes design choices made from antiquity into the present day. The result is a comprehensive and accessible volume for architecture students, academics, and design enthusiasts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334236105_0
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