Architecture - History - General

A stunning exploration of the grand cathedrals of France, from the towering Notre Dame to the intricate Sainte-Chapelle. With beautiful photographs and insightful commentary, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and architecture of these iconic structures.This work has been...

Studies on architecture in South Asia continue to ignore women in canonical histories of the discipline. This book attempts to recover the stories of the women architects whose careers nearly parallel the development of modernism in colonial and postcolonial India. Writing their experiences into...

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The Chateau de Versailles is one of the most beautiful and fascinating achievements of eighteenth-century French art. This unique book offers readers unprecedented access to this historical treasure. The world's most iconic chateau has welcomed tourists the world over, yet this handsome slipcased volume...

The word 'Regency' has long been associated with elegance conjuring up visions of fashionably dressed ladies and gentlemen promenading along streets lined with refined terrace houses and villas. Although strictly covering the decade from 1811 when King George III fell ill until his death...

Edith Wharton (born Edith Newbold Jones, January 24, 1862 - August 11, 1937) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, short story writer, and designer. Her works: The Touchstone, 1900 The Valley of Decision, 1902 Sanctuary, 1903 The House of Mirth, 1905 Madame de Treymes,...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Georgiana Goddard KingISBN-10: 1445582937ISBN-13: 9781445582931Publisher:...

Discover the incredible journey of art and architecture throughout human history. These essential parts of our cultural heritage reflect our values, beliefs, and emotions and serve as a vital means of communication for generations to come. From the majestic pyramids of Egypt to the...

This book showcases the architectural designs of Bradford Lee Gilbert. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the design of railroad stations in the late 19th century. The book includes sketches of the original designs for the Grand Central Station and other important railroad stations...

A richly visual architectural history and theory of modernity that reexamines Thorstein Veblen's classic text The Theory of the Leisure Class through the lens of Chicago in the 1890s. An important critic of modern culture, American economist Thorstein Veblen is best known for the...

From monumental cathedrals to simple parish churches, perhaps as many as 100,000 churches and civic buildings were constructed in Mexico during the viceregal or colonial period (1535-1821). Many of these structures remain today as witnesses to the fruitful blending of Old and New World...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Mies van der Rohe, master of modern architecture, declared that "Architecture starts when you carefully put two bricks together." In Travels in the History of Architecture, renowned architectural writer Robert Harbison takes a closer look at these bricks, providing an engaging and concise companion...

In an era of steel and glass towers, the graceful and distinctive structures of Victorian Ontario which survive are a pleasing and a valuable link with the past. Some of the finest examples of these buildings can still be found in London, Ontario, and...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Masterpieces of Spanish Architecture Romanesque and Allied Styles is a comprehensive book that delves into the history and significance of Spanish architecture from the Romanesque era and beyond. Written by John Vredenburgh Van Pelt, a renowned architect and historian, this book is part of...

This book offers a comprehensive overview of the intellectual developments in urban conservation. The authors offer unique insights from UNESCO's World Heritage Centre and the book is richly illustrated with colour photographs. Examples are drawn from urban heritage sites worldwide from Timbuktu to Liverpool...

Global pandemics, smart technologies, demographics and climate change are just some of the external disruptors that may impact the home's evolution over the next ten years. Future Home provides a comprehensive 'horizon scan' of what our homes may be like approximately ten years from...

Drawing on her extensive background in anthropology, art history, and architecture, Morilla Maria Norton offers a comprehensive examination of Philippine architectural traditions and innovations. From precolonial bamboo structures to contemporary urban design, Norton explores the cultural and historical factors that have shaped the built...

Gothic architecture is one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring styles of building ever developed, with its soaring vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and intricate stone carvings. In this indispensable guide, John Henry Parker provides a comprehensive introduction to the key elements of Gothic...

An artistic portrayal of history. Thirty five Oakland Landmarks painted in watercolor by Bay Area Artist Heidi Wyckoff, and historic descriptions by Oakland Tours director and Oakland Tribune columnist, Annalee AllenAuthor: Heidi Wyckoff, Annalee AllenISBN-10: 0615573177ISBN-13: 9780615573175Publisher: Oaklandlandmarks.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/28/2011Pages: 82Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.36lbsSize: 8.50h...

This book enables the reader to determine styles and identify architectural terms by comparing real buildings with the book's many photographs.Author: John J. G. BlumensonISBN-10: 0393306100ISBN-13: 9780393306101Publisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/17/1990Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 5.63h x 8.52w x 0.40d

Former Delaware journalists Rachel Kipp and Dan Shortridge document the past, present, and sometimes the future of Delaware's landmarks and legends. Originally part of Pennsylvania and called "the three lower counties on the Delaware," the First State's present has been shaped by both colonial...

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From the examination of the historiography of finishing work in wood for architecture from the medieval to modern period, it is clear that this field of research is the poor relation of historical and archaeological studies, with the lion's share focusing on the structural...

Isaac Newton published little but wrote hundreds of manuscripts, the bulk of them on alchemy, prophecy and theology. His writings on the Temple of Solomon have widely been thought to have been written in old age or possibly after a nervous breakdown in 1693....

In this beautifully illustrated book, Scott describes the painstaking process of restoring St Albans Abbey to its former glory. From researching historical documents to redesigning the building's foundations, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of architectural restoration and preservation.This work has...

An in-depth exploration of Gothic architecture, with stunning illustrations and detailed descriptions of its most iconic structures. Ideal for art historians, architects, and lovers of medieval history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base...

Arguing that past scholarship has provided inadequate methodological tools for understanding ordinary housing in Canada, Peter Ennals and Deryck Holdsworth present a new framework for interpreting the dwelling. Canada's settlement history, with its emphasis on staples exports, produced few early landed elite or houses...

A compilation of more than 1,100 images that explore and record elements of Mediterranean architecture, in both detail and as whole compositions, from Mediterranean Europe of the Early Renaissance to the United States of today. This exhaustive study is arranged by type of element,...

Visit 12 Florida cities and tour over 40 stunning historic Mediterranean revival homes, captured inside and out in over 350 images. Spanish and Mediterranean revival architecture was all the rage in the 1920s and '30s, when stars of the silver screen were fashioning their...

The most comprehensive guide to Boston architecture ever published, AIA Guide to Boston Architecture documents the dramatic reorganization of the city by the Big Dig and other recent projects. Lucid descriptions of more than 600 sites are enlivened with history, culture, humor, and sharp...

The ruins of Philadelphia's grandest structures show the city's dramatic evolution. Smoke no longer spews from the Philadelphia Electric Company's hulking riverside power plants. Nature long ago reclaimed the rusted steel bones of the Frankford Arsenal. Graffiti artists tag the Beury Building, while Philadelphia's...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

In Architecture and Development Ayala Levin charts the settler colonial imagination and practices that undergirded Israeli architectural development aid in Africa. Focusing on the "golden age" of Israel's diplomatic relations in and throughout the continent from 1958 to 1973, Levin finds that Israel positioned...

Syria is the Middle East's best kept secret. With a wealth of historical splendors matched by few other countries in this region, Syria has remained almost undiscovered. As a result little has been spoiled, much is unknown, and there is much to discover. It...

This major reference manual covers both overall and detail design of structural timber, including aspects such as shear deflection, creep, dynamic and lateral stability considerations for flexural members. It has been substantially revised to take account of changes since the last edition, nearly 20...

An enduring myth of Georgian architecture is that it was purely the pursuit of male architects and their wealthy male patrons. History states that it was men who owned grand estates and houses, who commissioned famous architects, and who embarked upon elaborate architectural schemes....

Structural Timbers: Built Up Southern Yellow Pine And Maximum Spans For Joists And Rafters is a book published in 1921 by the National Lumber Manufacturers Association. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the use of built-up Southern Yellow Pine timbers in construction, including...

Written by Louisa Caroline Tuthill, this book provides a comprehensive history of architecture from the earliest times to the present day. Drawing on a wide range of contemporary sources, including works of art, archaeological finds, and historical documents, Tuthill offers a unique perspective on...

Frieda Toth is an internationally recognized James Bond scholar, and arguably the world's expert on Ian Fleming's nine James Bond novel, The Spy who Loved Me. Like Bond, she's an international traveler and a certified SCUBA diver. Frieda also has danced the Rat King...

This book presents a study into the art of Jiangnan classical garden. Jiangnan ("the south of the Yangtze River") refers to the water network region along the lower reaches of the Changjiang River (formerly known as Yangtze River), where Jiangsu Province Chinese gardens were...

Charles Holland challenges us to look beyond the day-to-day familiarity of buildings to rediscover the pleasure of experiencing architecture Architecture is bound up with our daily lives but, for most of us, it is experienced as a blur of habit. Our reactions towards the...

Tucson is a city rich in architectural heritage spanning three cultures, with a history of human settlement that makes it one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the United States. Hispanic barrios, American architectural forms, and remnants of a prehistoric Native American past...

Author Iegeniiva Gubkina's Architectural Guide Kharkiv is another title on Ukraine's building tradition. In this 300-pages publication, she argues passionately for the protection of the Constructivist heritage in her hometown. In Kharkiv, the war destroys buildings almost daily - making it difficult to remember...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...