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Francis D. K. Ching - A Global History of Architecture - 9781118981337 - V9781118981337
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A Global History of Architecture

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Description for A Global History of Architecture Hardcover. The gold-standard exploration of architecture's global evolution A Global History of Architecture provides a comprehensive tour through the ages, spinning the globe to present the landmark architectural movements that characterized each time period. Spanning from 3,500 b.c.e. Num Pages: 864 pages. BIC Classification: AMX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 666.
A GLOBAL HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE

NOW FEATURING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE OF CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL ARCHITECTURE AND MORE SUPERB DRAWINGS BY FRANCIS D.K. CHING!

The book that forever changed the way architectural history is viewed, taught, and studied, A Global History of Architecture examines 5,000 years of the built environment.

Spanning from 3,500 BCE to the present, and organized along a global timeline, this unique guide was written by experts in their fields who emphasize the connections, contrasts, and influences of architectural movements throughout history and around the world.

Fully updated and revised to reflect current scholarship, this Third Edition features ... Read more

  • An expanded section on contemporary global architecture
  • More coverage of non-Western cultures, particularly South Asia, South East Asia Pre-Columbian America, and Africa.
  • New drawings and maps by the iconic Francis D.K. Ching, as well as more stunning photographs
  • An updated companion website with digital learning tools and Google Earth mapping service coordinates that make it easier to find sites

Art and architecture enthusiasts, and anyone interested in architectural history, will have 5,000 years of the built environment perpetually at their fingertips with A Global History of Architecture, Third Edition.

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Product Details

Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
665g
Number of Pages
864
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781118981337
SKU
V9781118981337
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1

About Francis D. K. Ching
FRANCIS D.K. CHING is Professor Emeritus of Architecture at the University of Washington. He is the author of numerous architecture and design books, including Architectural Graphics; Architecture: Form, Space, and Order; A Visual Dictionary of Architecture; Interior Design Illustrated; and Building Construction Illustrated, all from Wiley. MARK JARZOMBEK is Professor of the History and Theory of Architecture ... Read more

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