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100	1		_aKostof, Spiro.
245	1	2	_aA history of architecture : _bsettings and rituals / _cSpiro Kostof ; revisions by Greg Castillo ; original drawings by Richard Tobias.
250			_a2nd ed. / _brevisions by Greg Castillo.
260			_aNew York : _bOxford University Press, _c1995.
300			_a792 p. : _bill. ; _c29 cm.
500			_aThe book is a revised and expanded edition of the original 1985 publication. It includes a bibliography and an index. The work is known for its interdisciplinary approach to architectural history.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_a"A History of Architecture: Settings and Rituals" by Spiro Kostof is widely considered a masterpiece and a seminal work in the field of architectural history. Unlike traditional architectural histories that focus solely on major monuments and a "canon" of Western styles, Kostof's book takes a more expansive and inclusive approach. He examines the built environment in its totality, from prehistoric huts and igloos to industrial complexes and modern skyscrapers. The book's central thesis is that architecture is not just an aesthetic art form but a reflection of the social, economic, and technological aspects of human history. Kostof emphasizes the importance of "settings and rituals," arguing that buildings are shaped by their context—their physical environment, the daily lives of the people who use them, and the cultural rituals they house. The book covers a vast scope, from the Stone Age to Post-Modernism, and is richly illustrated with nearly a thousand drawings by Richard Tobias, which are designed not just to illustrate but to convey information about the buildings' context and development over time. The second edition, revised by his colleague Greg Castillo after Kostof's death, updates the content and reinforces the book's original goal of breaking down the "strict distinctions between architecture and building, between architecture and urbanism, and between high cultures and low."
650		0	_aArchitecture _xHistory.
650		0	_aUrbanism
650		0	_aBuilt environment
650		0	_aMaterial culture
700	1		_aCastillo, Greg.
856	4	2	_3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0603/94038787-d.html
856	4	1	_3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0603/94038787-t.html
856	4	2	_3Contributor biographical information _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0722/94038787-b.html
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