Architectural Theory: From the Renaissance to the Present
Language: English
Published by Taschen, New York, 2006
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575 pages, illustrations (some colour); 20 cm. Near fine. Tight, clean copy. Age toning. *** "Illustrated throughout, this book brings together all of the most important and influential essays about architecture written since the Renaissance, neatly organised chronologically by country." - Publisher. *** CONTENTS: Size: 8vo.
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- Title
- Architectural Theory: From the Renaissance to the Present
- Author
- Evers, Bernd (Preface by)
- Publisher
- Taschen, New York
- Publication year
- 2006
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 3822850853
- ISBN 13
- 9783822850855
- Seller catalogs
- Aesthetics & Art Criticism, Architecture::Criticism, Architecture::History, European::4. Renaissance, European::5. Baroque & Rococo, European::6. Neo-Classical & Romantic, XXL::Extra Extra Large, XXX::COLLECTIBLES
If youve ever wondered what goes through architects minds when they design buildings, youll be happy to know that theres no shortage of brilliant reading material to satisfy your curiosity. Wading through the archives at your local library may prove fruitful to your endeavor, but it wont give you the instant gratification that Architecture Theory will. This book brings together all of the most important and influential essays about architecture written since the Renaissance, copiously illustrated and neatly organized chronologically by country. From Alberti and Palladio to Le Corbusier and Koolhaas, the best treatises by architectures greatest masters are gathered here, each accompanied by an essay discussing its historical context and significance. This is the all-in-one, must-have book for anyone interested in what architects have to say about their craft.
The comprehensive overview that will help transform even the most uninformed novices into well-informed connoisseurs!
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