Architecture - History - General

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,...

Gothic architecture is one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring styles of building ever developed, with its soaring vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and intricate stone carvings. In this indispensable guide, John Henry Parker provides a comprehensive introduction to the key elements of Gothic...

The ultimate book of concrete architecture, featuring 300 buildings of every type and style from the past 100 years A singularly impressive volume featuring 300 examples of the most incredible and inspiring concrete architecture from the early twentieth century to the present day. Organised...

Omar Khayyam's Secret: Hermeneutics of the Robaiyat in Quantum Sociological Imagination, by Mohammad H. Tamdgidi, is a 12-book series of which this book is the 7th volume, subtitled Khayyami Art: The Art of Poetic Secrecy for a Lasting Existence: Tracing the Robaiyat in Nowrooznameh,...

After the enthusiastic reactions to my book 'Highlights of English Cathedrals', I have decided to publish a companion volume on the cathedrals of Australia and New Zealand. As before, this book uses photos from my websites in which I have tried to capture something...

In 1791, shortly after the United States won its independence, George Washington personally asked Pierre Charles L'Enfant--a young French artisan turned American revolutionary soldier who gained many friends among the Founding Fathers--to design the new nation's capital. L'Enfant approached this task with unparalleled vigor...

The Frank Lloyd Wright Field Guide provides the first complete visitors' guide to all of Wright's buildings in the United States and around the world. This new, single-volume edition is written and compiled by architect and Frank Lloyd Wright expert Thomas A. Heinz, AIA....

In 1742, when the legendary dome atop St. Peter's Basilica--designed by Michelangelo--cracks and threatens to collapse, Pope Benedict XIV summons three mathematicians whose groundbreaking ideas spark a revolution in the world of architecture. 1742: the famous dome atop Saint Peter's Basilica, designed by Michelangelo,...

In a series of 50 accessible essays, Philip Wilkinson introduces architectural movements and styles throughout history, as well as describing some of the greatest architects' most important and representative works. From the Pyramids of Giza to the Guggenheim, the classical orders of Vitruvius to...

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,...

""Power In Buildings: An Artist's View Of Contemporary Architecture"" by Hugh Ferriss is a comprehensive exploration of modern architecture through the eyes of an artist. The book features a collection of Ferriss' drawings and sketches, which offer a unique perspective on the design and...

Covering all regions of Italy--from Turin's Palace of Labor in northern Italy to the Monreale Cathedral and Cloister in Sicily--and all periods of Italian architecture--from the first-century Colosseum in Rome to the Casa Rustica apartments built in Milan in the 1930s--this volume examines over...

How psychological ideas of space have profoundly affected architectural and artistic expression in the twentieth century.Beginning with agoraphobia and claustrophobia in the late nineteenth century, followed by shell shock and panic fear after World War I, phobias and anxiety came to be seen as...

Diese erste englischsprachige Biografie zu Hermann Mattern (1902-1971), einer Schl?selfigur der Landschaftsarchitektur des 20. Jahrhunderts, setzt sich kritisch mit den Eigenheiten seiner organisch-funktionalistischen Entwurfshaltung auseinander und bietet dabei eine neue Lesart der deutschen Gartenkultur seiner Zeit. Matterns Werk steht exemplarisch f? diverse Themen des...

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,...

Probably the most influential resort community since Versailles. Newsweek Seaside is an experiment not just in planning and design, but in living. Smithsonian Perhaps the most important new piece of architecture in the country. [It] teaches us that there is another kind of growth-growth...

Author: Ben RobinsonISBN-10: 1788704606ISBN-13: 9781788704601Publisher: Blink PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/23/2022Pages: 432Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 7.72h x 5.04w x 1.10d

This book examines the physical evidence for ancient bridges and roads in the three most eastern provinces of the Roman Empire. Its focus is the two and a half centuries before the Arab invasions when population reached a peak. It uses satellite photographs from...

2024 Spiro Kostof Book Award, Society of Architectural Historians 2022 PROSE Award in Architecture and Urban Planning 2022 Summerlee Book Prize in Nonfiction, Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast 2022 Best Book Prize, Southeast Chapter of the...

After the devastation caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in the fall of 2005, entire towns, neighborhoods, and ecologies were destroyed. What remains is a complex web of social, economic, environmental, and cultural issues that demand new strategies for inhabiting this land. During the...

Presents a collection of seventy works of art that the author created for the Miller Blueprint calendars. This book features recordings of buildings from farmhouses to industrial plants, from shanties to mansions in Texas county.Author: Don CollinsISBN-10: 0875653618ISBN-13: 9780875653617Publisher: Texas Christian University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

The antebellum South has been drawn largely as a map of contrasting extremes--a vast agrarian landscape punctuated by a few major cities. Small towns have either been viewed as sleepy villages that reflected the countryside or dismissed as urban microcosms. In Constructing Townscapes, however,...

This highly original and sophisticated look at architecture helps us to understand the cultural significance of the buildings that surround us. It avoids the traditional style-spotting approach and instead gives us an idea of what it is about buildings that moves us, and what...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: A E RichardsonISBN-10:...

Rapport presents works by Berlin-based artists Alexa Kreissl and Tim Trantenroth from their 2017 exhibition in Dresden. Inspired by the shapes and patterns of modern architecture, Kreissl uses metal and wooden rods to create sculptural environments, while Trantenroth incorporates architectural elements in his drawings...

Peter Harrison: First American Architect is a book written by Carl Bridenbaugh that provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of Peter Harrison, who is considered to be the first professional architect in America. The book traces Harrison's journey from his birthplace...

""A Plan of Mr. Pope's Garden: As It Was Left at His Death: With a Plan and Perspective View of the Grotto"" is a historical book written by John Serle in 1745. The book provides a detailed description of the garden and grotto of...

The Almshouse: Construction And Management is a book written by Alexander Johnson and first published in 1911. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the planning, construction, and management of almshouses, which were institutions designed to provide housing and support for the poor and...

California Houses of Gordon Drake is a book written by Douglas Baylis that explores the architectural designs of Gordon Drake, a renowned architect who was active in California during the mid-20th century. The book presents a detailed account of the various houses designed by...

In recent decades, the development of advanced weaponry systems and the instant flow of information have redefined the notion of urban warfare as a local phenomenon with global effects in an increasingly interconnected world. The annihilation of Aleppo and the broadcasted demolitions of Palmyra...

Originally published in 1883 to 1884, Artistic Houses comprised more than 200 photographs of the interiors of the homes of the well-to-do, with commentary on the woodwork, wall coverings, color schemes, and other aspects of interior d馗or. Today, historians consider Artistic Houses the best...

With a history more than 290 years old, San Antonio boasts a diverse, eclectic, and important architectural inventory. From the Spanish Missions of the 17th century to invigorating adaptation and restoration of historic buildings alongside landmark new construction, there is a wide array of...

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.Author: J. E. HuttonISBN-10: 1505480647ISBN-13: 9781505480641Publisher: Createspace Independent...

This book begins with an intriguing overview of the first five round barns built across America, including one in New York State. Elliott Stewart, who built the first octagon barn in the Empire State in 1874, is revealed to be a passionate original whose...

"The major contemporary work on urban design . . . Splendidly presented, filled with thoughtful and brilliant intuitive insights." --The New RepublicIn a brilliant synthesis of words and pictures, Edmund N. Bacon relates historical examples to modern principles of urban planning. He vividly demonstrates...

In recent decades, the development of advanced weaponry systems and the instant flow of information have redefined the notion of urban warfare as a local phenomenon with global effects in an increasingly interconnected world. The annihilation of Aleppo and the broadcasted demolitions of Palmyra...

""Old Plantation Houses In Louisiana"" by William Philip Spratling is a comprehensive guide to the historic plantation houses of Louisiana. The book delves into the rich history of these homes, detailing their architectural features, furnishings, and the families who lived in them. Spratling's vivid...

""William Buckland, 1734-1774: Architect of Virginia and Maryland"" is a biography written by Rosamond Randall Beirne. The book tells the story of William Buckland, an architect who worked in Virginia and Maryland during the mid-18th century. Buckland was responsible for designing and building some...

""The Life And Times Of Charles Follen McKim"" is a biography written by Charles Moore that chronicles the life of the renowned American architect Charles Follen McKim. The book details McKim's upbringing, education, and early career, as well as his rise to prominence as...

Architecturally Speaking is a comprehensive book written by Eugene Raskin that delves into the world of architecture. The book covers a wide range of topics related to architecture, including the history of architecture, architectural styles, building materials, and the role of the architect in...

This charmingly illustrated volume showcases iconic structures from the world's most important and most architecturally interesting cities--sure to appeal to amateur enthusiasts, aspiring architects, and even professionals. This book presents unique visual profiles of the most iconic buildings in the world, from twenty-five of...

A study of the building surface, architecture's primary instrument of identity and engagement with its surroundings.Visually, many contemporary buildings either reflect their systems of production or recollect earlier styles and motifs. This division between production and representation is in some ways an extension of...

Sir Christopher Wren overcame a complete lack of formal training and scant firsthand knowledge of European architecture to become a master of his art. He built nothing before he was thirty; but by the time he was seventy and still very active, his achievements...

Category 5 hurricanes can produce 20-25 feet of Storm Surge.The problem?Key West's highest elevation is only 18 feet. Dramatic increases in storm activity have been escalating flooding in coastal regions for the past decade. Without proper preparation we may soon find ourselves in deep...

George Washington Williams was an American Civil War veteran, minister, politician, lawyer, journalist, and groundbreaking historian of African-American history. Shortly before his death he travelled to King Leopold II's Congo Free State. Shortly before his death he travelled to King Leopold II's Congo Free...

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,...

Bread and circuses--free food and mass entertainment--was the name contemporary social observers gave to the ancient Roman practice of keeping the common people happy and rebellion-free. Jonathan Glancey, in this personal and passionate essay about the city he loves, suggests that the same unformulated...