Architecture of Spain (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313319631)

Covering all regions of Spain, from Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum to Granada's Islamic palace of La Alhambra, and all periods of Spanish architecture, from the Roman aqueduct at Segovia to the modernistic German Pavilion in Barcelona, this volume examines 68 of Spain's most important architectural landmarks. Writing in a clear and engaging style, Alejandro Lapunzina, associate professor of architecture at the University of Illinois, describes the features, functions, and historical importance of each structure. Besides identifying location, style, architects, and periods of initial construction and major renovation, the cross-referenced and illustrated entries also highlight architectural and historical terms explained in the Glossary and conclude with a useful listing of further readings. The volume also offers ready reference lists of entries by location and architectural time period, as well as a general bibliography, a subject index, and a detailed introductory overview of Spanish architecture.

Author: Alejandro Lapunzina
ISBN-10: 0313319634
ISBN-13: 9780313319631
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2005
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.49lbs
Size: 9.56h x 6.20w x 1.22d

Review Citation(s):
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2006 pg. 441