World Architecture
The Masterworks
Published on 30. August 2011
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-0-500-34274-9 (ISBN)
Description
A world of beauty and genius is unveiled in over 350 photographs which take you on an epic journey celebrating the finest examples of architecture from over 2,000 years of civilization. Deftly splitting the history of architecture into two parts at AD1500, World Architecture: The Masterworks contains over 80 buildings, over 40 of which are featured in detailed photo essays. Will Pryce's texts provide an extra dimension of understanding for the contexts, peoples and evolution of architectural history.
Reviews / Votes
'From Angkor Wat to St Paul's Cathedral and everything in between ... a breathtaking tour around all the greats' - Grand Designs 'Sometimes it's best to stand back and let a building speak for itself, and this beautifully photographed book by architectural specialist Will Pryce does just that ... a stunning tribute to architecture as art' - The BooksellerMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
357 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 300 mm
Width: 238 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
1772 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-34274-9 (9780500342749)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
11/2008
Thames & Hudson Ltd
€64.57
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Person
Will Pryce, a trained architect and award-winning photographer, is the author of six books, all published by Thames & Hudson.
Content
Introduction: What is an Architectural Masterwork? * I. Before AD1500 * II. After AD1500