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 our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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Hardback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; A fresh take on the history of architecture, using cultural timelines to reveal little-known connections between society, engineering, and design. ISBN 050034356x 9780500343562 [GB]

London Thames and Hudson Ltd 2019 Hard cover New in new dust jacket.