A HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE FROM ANTIQUITY TO THE PRESENT DAY
Compiled by R. Toman. Text by B. Borngasser. Photographs by A. Bednorz. Translated by M. Boguta. Bath - New York - Singapore ... 2009 Parragon. Dimensions: 28x22.2; 336 pages. Numerous color illustrations. Hardcover with dust jacket (dust jacket has some soiling).
This book provides a concise overview of architectural achievements from antiquity to the present day. It features over 1,000 magnificent photographs, allowing readers to explore the history of 600 significant structures, supplemented with floor plans and detailed views. The introductory texts on successive eras—which address both individual buildings and specific fields, including architectural theory, formal language, and decoration—are accompanied by superb reproductions. (from the description)
