A History of Architecture: Settings and Rituals
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Book Overview
When the late Spiro Kostof's A History of Architecture appeared in 1985, it was universally hailed as a masterpiece--one of the finest books on architecture ever written. Now, updated and expanded, this classic reference continues to bring to readers the full array of civilization's architectural achievements. Insightful, engagingly written and graced with close to a thousand superb illustrations, the Second Edition of this extraordinary volume...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0195083792
ISBN13:9780195083798
Release Date:August 1995
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:802 Pages
Weight:4.65 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 9.2" x 11.0"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
First Purchase at Amazon
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
This was my first attempt at ordering a book online. I fully expected the product to be in worse shape. However, there were only a few page corners bent and all of the pages were intact. The item arrived very quickly. I am very pleased with this purchase.
Comprehensive
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Covers all the major styles and period the Western tradition of architecture. It does one chapter on Asian architecture but no single chapter can cover all the styles and history of the Asian countries of India, China, Japan, etc. It will be great for any aspiring architect who wants to have a good foundation...or to anyone who wants to appreciate the history of spatial design, and decoratives more.
Every architectural library should have htis book.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This is an excellent, reader friendly book. It is standard for many architectural school history courses. The profuse illustrations and photographs are first rate.Anyone who has an interest in world architecture shoul have this book as a basic part of thier library.
I was looking for another book by this title
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
If you're asking for "A History of Architecture," youmight as well ask for Sir Banister Fletcher's. My copy is the 18thedition, revised by J. C. Palmes, published by Scribners, 1975. 0-02-338340-2. This book is the standard reference used by architects at Walt Disney Imagineering.
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