Images: A Picture Book of Architecture

This exploration of the use and significance of two-dimensional images in contemporary architecture looks at the works of major designers, including Zaha Hadid, Herzog &de Meuron, Rem Koolhaas, MVRDV, and Sauerbruch &Hutton, among others. It shows how certain architectural principles such as color and ornament--which nearly disappeared in modern twentieth century architecture--are making a strong comeback. Drawing connections to the rise of globalization and current media trends, this examination uses an abundance of thematically arranged photographs to illustrate what is unmistakably a major contemporary development in architecture. Open copy with mild/noticeable wear, top of spine has mild damage, intact binding, scuffing/wear on front/back covers as well as inner front/back covers, clean pages.