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Book Description Hardbound. Condition: As New. Yellow cloth with dark, color-illustrated glossy dustjacket. 535, [4] pp., profusely illustrated with bw and color, and diagrams. This book, written in Portugese, this substantial book explores the history of the Paca das Escolas de Universidade de Coimbra, one of Europes most complex buildings. Five centuries old, this complex is examined through a unique interaction and inter-relational study of Art, Architecture and history to produce a coherant and all-encompassing interpretation. Seller Inventory # 103891
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: vg. 4to. 535,[2],pp. Yellow cloth with gold lettering on cover and spine in original dust jacket. Minor creasing on dj. Illustrated title-page. A detailed look at the history and architecture of the University of Coimbra (Universidade de Coimbra). This public university in Coimbra was founded by King Dinis in 1290 which makes it the oldest university in Portugal. It has been in continuos operation since its opening. It is organized into eight different faculties according to a wide range of fields, granting all the highest academic degrees in architecture, engineering, education, humanities, law, mathematics, medicine, natural sciences, psychology, social sciences and sport. Profusely illustrated with color and b/w reproductions of photographs of the universities architecture and art work. Fascinating study of this complex and imposing building. Text in Portuguese. Dj in very good, book in near fine condition. Seller Inventory # 21472