Architecture. Understanding It. The Evolution of Buildings from the Neolithic to the Present Day
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Architecture. Understanding It. The Evolution of Buildings from the Neolithic to the Present Day
19.99 €
Roman urban planning was monumental and gave the world all manner of urban amenities. Medieval cities developed around markets, and the discovery of linear perspective in the 17th century and the development of transportation in the 19th century completely transformed the appearance of cities.
What do we understand by architecture, and how closely is it connected to civilization?
Do we understand its contradictions, meaning, and aspirations?
You don't need to be a professional architect or art historian to be delighted by the sight of Rouen Cathedral or Bernini's colonnade in Rome.
However, architecture, which shapes our environment, continues to receive little attention. In her book, architectural critic Maria Elkina examines this area of human activity in all its splendor and diversity. You will learn how architectural forms emerged and why they took on the appearance they did: be it the magnificent entrances of Gothic cathedrals, the timeless columns, or the unusual geometry of modernism. You'll see how worldviews are reflected in architectural structures and try to understand what makes a building a work of art.
The new edition features updated texts by the author, and all examples are also illustrated with graphics by architect Sergei Tchoban.
What do we understand by architecture, and how closely is it connected to civilization?
Do we understand its contradictions, meaning, and aspirations?
You don't need to be a professional architect or art historian to be delighted by the sight of Rouen Cathedral or Bernini's colonnade in Rome.
However, architecture, which shapes our environment, continues to receive little attention. In her book, architectural critic Maria Elkina examines this area of human activity in all its splendor and diversity. You will learn how architectural forms emerged and why they took on the appearance they did: be it the magnificent entrances of Gothic cathedrals, the timeless columns, or the unusual geometry of modernism. You'll see how worldviews are reflected in architectural structures and try to understand what makes a building a work of art.
The new edition features updated texts by the author, and all examples are also illustrated with graphics by architect Sergei Tchoban.
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