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A Chronology of Architecture (Hardcover) [Buy it!] | John Zukowsky | USD 30.79 (Fri May 31 22:27:46 2024) | Abebooks | Grand Eagle Retail | ISBN10: 050034356X, ISBN13: 9780500343562, [publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd, London] Hardcover Hardcover. A Chronology of Architecture presents a fresh perspective on the medium by taking a purely chronological approach to its history, tracing the complex links between structural innovations, social changes, and artistic interventions. Organized around a central timeline that charts the development of architecture from the earliest structures to the present-day skyscrapers and global cities, it features key buildings, together with commentaries and contextual information about the social, political and cultural events of the period in which they were built. Special feature spreads highlight important movements, construction methods and key practitioners. Covering a wide selection of genres, styles and architects, it is invaluable as a comprehensive guide to architecture in all its different forms. A fresh take on the history of architecture, using cultural timelines to reveal little-known connections between society, engineering, and design. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. [Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2019] Show/Hide image |