Architecture - History - General

An essay that deftly deconstructs the history of 'Islamic architecture', challenging colonial narratives and promoting an inclusive understanding of Islam. In The Music of Stones, Sohail Hashmi delves into the intricate history and misconceptions surrounding Islamic architecture and culture. Challenging colonial and orientalist narratives,...

How nineteenth-century social reformers devised a new set of radical blueprints for society In the middle of the nineteenth century, a utopian impulse flourished in the United States through the circulation of architectural and urban plans predicated on geometrically distinct designs. Though the majority...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

""Specimen Book Of One Hundred Architectural Designs"" is a book published in 1879 by Amos Jackson Bicknell. It is a comprehensive collection of one hundred architectural designs that showcase the different styles and trends prevalent in the late 19th century. The book is divided...

What links are there between Piet Mondrian's unfinished work Victory Boogie Woogie (1942-4) and post-war Japanese and Japanese-style architectural photography? As far back as the mid-1950s, critics and photographers were inclined to link Mondrian's painting with modern Japanese architecture and some historians were to...

Brings together architecture, fiction, film, and visual art to reconnect the imaginary city with the real, proposing a future for humanity that is firmly grounded in the present and the diverse creative practices already at our fingertips. Though reaching ever further toward the skies,...

An interdisciplinary reassessment of a vital and understudied field. Material remains of houses and textual evidence for private living are crucial to our understanding of the architectural and decorative characteristics of the ancient house and the way private space was used. As buildings in...

The riveting story of the McKissack family--the founders of the leading Black design and construction firm in the United States, from its beginnings in the mid-1800s to its thriving status today--in a moving celebration of resilience and innovation. Captured in his native West Africa...

Ontario has over 150 Lighthouses and Stands. Nova Scotia is the only Canadian province with more.This is a source book for Photographers and Explorers to these interesting structuresEnclosed you will find: Descriptions and information of the individual sites Almost 100 black and white photographs...

This beautifully illustrated volume provides a detailed account of the development of architectural styles in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, during the eighteenth century. Featuring photographs of stunning historic homes and buildings, as well as detailed descriptions of their construction and history, this book is an...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

William Blake famously imagined 'Jerusalem builded here' in London. But Blake was not the first or the last to visualise a shimmering new metropolis on the banks of the River Thames. For example, the Romans erected a temple to Mithras in their ancient city...

Byzantine Churches in Constantinople: Their History and Architecture (1912) is a comprehensive book written by Alexander Van Millingen that explores the history and architecture of the churches in Constantinople, which was the capital of the Byzantine Empire. The book provides a detailed account of...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

We live in a world that is now predominantly urban. So how do we define the city as it evolves in the 21st century? Drawing examples from across the globe, Deyan Sudjic decodes the underlying forces that shape our cities, such as resources and...

Steam trains half-buried in the desert, roller coasters entangled in trees, hulks of ships perched high and dry miles from water - images like these are bound to make us wonder: what happened here? From forgotten railway stations to flooded shopping malls, from secret...

How building codes shaped material, social, and environmental landscapes in American cities.Author: Jeana RippleISBN-10: 147733162XISBN-13: 9781477331620Publisher: University of Texas PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/19/2025Pages: 224Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbs

The forgotten history of the occult foundations of the early-twentieth-century global city. War, revolution, genocide, rebellion, slump. The economic and political turmoil of the early twentieth century seemed destined to rip asunder the ties that bound colonizers and the colonized to one another. The...

A novel exploration of playing fields as aesthetic and architectural spaces that frame athletes' creativity and spectators' evolving experiences of sport. The playing field is more than an arena for sporting rivalry. It is a laboratory of invention, where athletes and coaches create new...

This book examines the collaborative process that produced the outstanding carving and sculpture on many of the most remarkable buildings of what was Britain's greatest period of wealth and global power. Investigating the processes and methodologies behind these shared artistic endeavours, it reveals the...

A classic work of architecture and design, this essay by Sir James Hall explores the history and aesthetic principles of Gothic architecture. Through an examination of key structures and elements, Hall provides a deeper understanding of this enduring style and its impact on the...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

From the acclaimed landscape designer, historian and author of American Eden, a lively, unique, and accessible cultural history of modern cities--from suburbs, downtown districts, and exurban sprawl, to shopping malls and "sustainable" developments--that allows us to view them through the planning, design, architects, and...

This beautifully illustrated volume offers a comprehensive examination of the decorative elements of architecture. The book includes detailed descriptions and stunning engravings of classical architectural features such as columns, capitals, and pediments. An essential reference for architects, designers, and lovers of classical art and...

This book is a comprehensive look at the design process for one of San Francisco's most iconic buildings. With detailed drawings and plans, San Francisco City Hall Comeptition provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of architecture and design.This work has been selected by...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Winner of the Southeastern Society of Architectural Historians Award of Excellence Robert R. Taylor and Tuskegee interweaves the life of the first academically trained African American architect with his life's work--the campus of Booker T. Washington's Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. In this richly...

This illustrated account of the impact of the English Gothic revival on American church architecture in the mid-nineteenth century finds that this fundamentally conservative movement provided the foundation for a new, influential aesthetic. With meticulous research and carefully chosen illustrations, Phoebe Stanton here explores...

This book is the indispensable guide to the history of architecture in Venice, encompassing the city's fascinating variety of buildings from ancient times to the present day. Completely updated and filled with splendid new illustrations, this edition invites all visitors to Venice, armchair travelers,...

Professional architects first began to arrive in California in the 1880s. These architects wanted to practice their profession but were unknown entities, so they stood little chance against the established architectural firms in the major cities of Chicago and New York. Instead of wrestling...

Chakshudana or rituals of opening the eyes are practiced across multiple South Asian communities by artists, sculptors, and priests. The ritual offers gods access to the mortal world. This practice, applied to the study of material and visual culture, offers a distinctive perspective to...

A singular architectural landmark bridging western Europe and the American South How did the Belgian Friendship Building, originally constructed for the 1939 New York World's Fair--and one of only a few surviving buildings from that celebrated exhibition--end up on the campus of an HBCU...

PREFACEINTRODUCTION: ESSENCE AND INHERITANCE: TRADITIONAL CHINESE THOUGHTS ON URBAN DESIGNPART ONE: INTRODUCTION AND SYMBIOSIS: SEVEN STAGES AND THREE CONTROVERSIES1. Infiltration of Early Western Design Ideas (Prelude before 1949)2. Soviet Model, Urban Planning and Design (1949-1950s)3. Dilemmas Under Political Movements (late 1950s-1970s)4. Introduction and Exploration...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1447410165ISBN-13: 9781447410164Publisher: Law. PressLanguage:...

Originally published London, 1924. Contents Include: The Serenade at Caserta "Les Indes Galantes" The King and the Nightingale Biography etc. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books...

A leader in the fields of both regional architectural history and historic preservation, Catherine Bishir has collected essays covering three decades into one volume. Just as the subjects of her studies are at once regional and national, the essays included here seek to think...

In this text, Ford offers an account of the relationship between urban architecture - especially vernacular architecture - and the spatial arrangement and development of cities in North America. From office towers in the central business district to commercial strips in the edge city,...

Each chapter of this volume provides a window into the vibrant world of Middle and Late Byzantium, offering new insights into the complexities of Byzantine ecclesiastical spaces. This illuminating exploration reaches beyond the traditional focus on churches solely as buildings, unveiling the complex tapestry...

This book seeks to revise and revive architectural theory through psychoanalysis as well as to apply psychoanalytic theory to architecture. Its authors argue for Lacan's central importance for a comprehensive theory of building and suggest how architectural theory might offer new resources for psychoanalytic...

Timber framed buildings, whether they are medieval halls, barns, grand houses, or picturesque cottages, form one of the most delightful features of our historic towns and countryside. They catch our imagination as we admire the skill and craft of the carpenters who created them,...

Sir Banister Fletcher's A History of Architecture is the acknowledged classic work of architectural history reference. Since the first edition was published in 1896, it has been declared the 'Book of the Century' by the American Institute of Architects and it has become essential...

A tribute to Antonio Ja?n Morente, in recognition of his lifetime researching and studying Cordoba, his granddaughters Angela, Cristina and Magdalena Gorrell Ja?n undertook to translate, annotate and publish his history of Cordoba with a view to sharing his remarkable, detailed work with everyone,...

The fascinating history of German Jews who built a community just outside Jerusalem. In the 1920s, before the establishment of Israel, a group of German Jews settled in a garden city on the outskirts of Jerusalem. During World War II, their quiet community, nicknamed...

This groundbreaking work presents innovative designs for buildings and urban spaces, including residences, theatres, and public squares. It features detailed plans, elevations, and sections, as well as descriptive texts and design principles. With its emphasis on elegance, functionality, and harmony, this book remains a...

This beautifully-illustrated volume offers a comprehensive history of the Temple Newsam estate, a historic property located near Leeds, England. Featuring detailed information on the estate's architecture, landscape, and social history, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of British country...