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Architecture of Spain, by Harold W. Booton.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: The Oriel guidesPublication details: [Newcastle upon Tyne] Oriel Press [1966]Description: 96 p. illus., maps, plans. 17 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 720.946 BOO 23  6253
LOC classification:
  • NA1301 .B57
Summary: "Architecture of Spain" by Harold William Booton offers a comprehensive exploration of Spain's rich and diverse architectural heritage. The book examines key historical periods, styles, and movements that have shaped the country's built environment, from ancient Roman structures to modernist innovations. Booton delves into regional variations, highlighting the influence of various cultures—such as the Moors, Romans, and Catalans—on Spanish architecture. Key landmarks and architectural masterpieces are discussed, providing insights into their historical significance and artistic merit. Through a combination of detailed descriptions, illustrations, and photographs, the author brings to life iconic sites like the Alhambra, Sagrada Familia, and various cathedrals and palaces across the country. The book serves as both an informative guide for tourists and a scholarly resource for students and aficionados of architecture, offering a well-rounded perspective on the continuing evolution of Spain's architectural landscape.
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"Architecture of Spain" by Harold William Booton offers a comprehensive exploration of Spain's rich and diverse architectural heritage. The book examines key historical periods, styles, and movements that have shaped the country's built environment, from ancient Roman structures to modernist innovations.

Booton delves into regional variations, highlighting the influence of various cultures—such as the Moors, Romans, and Catalans—on Spanish architecture. Key landmarks and architectural masterpieces are discussed, providing insights into their historical significance and artistic merit. Through a combination of detailed descriptions, illustrations, and photographs, the author brings to life iconic sites like the Alhambra, Sagrada Familia, and various cathedrals and palaces across the country.

The book serves as both an informative guide for tourists and a scholarly resource for students and aficionados of architecture, offering a well-rounded perspective on the continuing evolution of Spain's architectural landscape.

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