World Architecture One

By:

Donat, John

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London; Studio Books; 1964Description: 255 pSubject(s):

DDC classification:

720.9 DON 23 4732

Summary: The book provides a comprehensive overview of global architecture, categorizing it into distinct eras and styles. It discusses ancient architecture, such as Egyptian pyramids and Greek temples, as well as the innovations of the Roman Empire. The text then transitions through the Medieval period, Renaissance, Baroque, and into modernist and contemporary architecture. Each section illustrates the interplay between architectural form, function, and the cultural context in which it developed. Furthermore, it also addresses the challenges of sustainable architecture in today's world.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Barcode
Book	Marium Abdulla Library Non-Ref	Architecture	720.9 DON (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	4732

The book provides a comprehensive overview of global architecture, categorizing it into distinct eras and styles. It discusses ancient architecture, such as Egyptian pyramids and Greek temples, as well as the innovations of the Roman Empire. The text then transitions through the Medieval period, Renaissance, Baroque, and into modernist and contemporary architecture. Each section illustrates the interplay between architectural form, function, and the cultural context in which it developed. Furthermore, it also addresses the challenges of sustainable architecture in today's world.

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