History of architecture books

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Throughout the history of the built environment, there has been no more significant endeavour than the construction...  Read More >>

Four walls protecting from all that is wild outside, the sloping roof shedding the rain and snow, the chimney with...  Read More >>

Features an extraordinary album of ornament designs by the French architect Gilles-Marie Oppenord (1672-1742). In...  Read More >>

British architectural history has bequeathed to the modern age a rich tapestry of styles, one that can all too easily...  Read More >>

English summary: A complete and well-documented guide to the Villa Corsini in Castello, near Florence. Specialists...  Read More >>

<p>Examining the urban and architectural developments in Rome during the Pontificate of Julius II (1503-13) this...  Read More >>

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Published first in 1812 as ""Mechanical Exercises,"" then in 1831 as ""The Mechanic's Companion,"" this reprint...  Read More >>

INTRIGUE THROUGH TIME - Full of cliches, head-turning jewelry and an experiment that highlights memorable landmarks...  Read More >>

Cosmological ideas influenced every aspect of traditional Chinese culture, from science and medicine to art, philosophy,...  Read More >>

Zum 1050. Jahrestag von Kloster Drübeck 2010 werden die Epochen der Entwicklung vom hochmittelalterlichen Frauenstift...  Read More >>

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In Cross Country photographer and author Peter Ashley unleashes his passion for Blightly. He takes us on an enlightening...  Read More >>

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The twenty-nine Buddhist caves near Ajanta form a devotional complex which ranks as one of the world's most startling...  Read More >>

A complete guide to this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Read More >>

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Focuses on the study of medieval limestone. This title collects the papers that address such methodological approaches...  Read More >>

One of Japan's leading architects examines notions of Japan-ness as exemplified by key events in Japanese architectural...  Read More >>

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This volume consists of the proceedings of the second Fota International Liturgy Conference, held in 2009. It explores...  Read More >>

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