From the Pyramids of Giza to the Guggenheim, this lively guide
explains the key concepts and inventions in architecture clearly
and concisely. Exploring the myriad ways in which the built
environment is shaped and created, readers will gain a new and
informed appreciation for architecture, from the classical orders
of Vitruvius - Doric, Ionic and Corinthian - to the to the most
recent contemporary trends. Philip Wilkinson offers expert
introductions to the most important architectural movements and
styles throughout history, as well as describing some of the
greatest architects' most important and representative works. So,
if you've ever wondered when a building is just a building or art,
or want to know more about Gothic vaults, trusses and arches, this
is the perfect introduction. Contents: The Orders, Prefabrication,
Machine aesthetics, Roman engineering, Beaux Arts, Dymaxion,
Romanesque, Arts and Crafts, Alternative architecture, Gothic,
Conservation, Functionalism, Renaissance, Skyscraper, Plug-in city,
Baroque, City Beautiful, Minimalism, Rococo, Art Nouveau,
Brutalism, Palladianism, Secession, Townscape, Neo-Classicism, Art
Deco, Postmodernism, Character, Garden city, Contextual design,
Taste, Futurism, Hi Tech, The Picturesque, Constructivism,
Deconstructivism, The Sublime, Bauhaus, Historicism, Landscape
garden, De Stijl, Community architecture, Revivalism, International
Style, Green architecture, Restoration, Expressionism, Urbanism,
Industrial, Organic architecture, Eclecticism.
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