Twentieth Century Architecture: A Visual HistoryImages Publishing, 2002 - 497 pagina's "Twentieth Century Architecture" is a fully documented, richly illustrated guide to the great architectural achievements of the last one hundred years. The book chronicles the technological advances, engineering achievements and aesthetic issues that have led to dramatic changes in every branch of architecture. The essential reference work provides photographs, drawing and plans for the significant buildings throughout each decade as well as a useful chronology of buildings and a comprehensive index. SELLING POINTS: - Essential for all students of architecture - A rich source of knowledge covering a century in which architecture has become the pre-eminent art form - One of the most important books on architecture definitely one for the library 1400 b/w |
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