Great Architecture Of The World: An Illustrated History From Stonehenge To The Twentieth Century
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the prehistoric mystery of Stonehenge to the soaring ambitions of twentieth-century modernism, Great Architecture of the World presents one of the most comprehensive and visually arresting surveys of human building ever assembled. Edited by the celebrated historian and writer John Julius Norwich, this landmark volume chronicles the full arc of architectural achievement across every civilization and continent, presenting iconic structures — cathedrals, palaces, temples, and civic monuments — through richly detailed illustrations and authoritative commentary that brings each era vividly to life. More than a survey of buildings, this is a profound meditation on how architecture mirrors the values, beliefs, and ambitions of the societies that create it. Norwich and his team of expert contributors argue that every great structure is, at its core, a testament to human ingenuity and cultural identity — from the rational grandeur of Classical Greece to the audacious engineering of the modern skyline. With its sweeping scope, meticulous draughtsmanship, and elegant prose, the volume remains a cornerstone of architectural literature, equally at home in a scholar's library or on a curious reader's coffee table. Whether you are drawn to the sacred geometry of Gothic cathedrals or the clean lines of the International Style, this indispensable reference will leave you seeing the built world with entirely new eyes.
Author: John Julius Norwich
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, Mitchell Beazley
Genre: Architecture
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the prehistoric mystery of Stonehenge to the soaring ambitions of twentieth-century modernism, Great Architecture of the World presents one of the most comprehensive and visually arresting surveys of human building ever assembled. Edited by the celebrated historian and writer John Julius Norwich, this landmark volume chronicles the full arc of architectural achievement across every civilization and continent, presenting iconic structures — cathedrals, palaces, temples, and civic monuments — through richly detailed illustrations and authoritative commentary that brings each era vividly to life. More than a survey of buildings, this is a profound meditation on how architecture mirrors the values, beliefs, and ambitions of the societies that create it. Norwich and his team of expert contributors argue that every great structure is, at its core, a testament to human ingenuity and cultural identity — from the rational grandeur of Classical Greece to the audacious engineering of the modern skyline. With its sweeping scope, meticulous draughtsmanship, and elegant prose, the volume remains a cornerstone of architectural literature, equally at home in a scholar's library or on a curious reader's coffee table. Whether you are drawn to the sacred geometry of Gothic cathedrals or the clean lines of the International Style, this indispensable reference will leave you seeing the built world with entirely new eyes.