Description
Architecture is an art, a science, and a craft. But buildings also have to fulfill a function, cater to human use, withstand the forces of nature, and be built to a budget. Following his popular Around the World in 80 Treasures , Dan Cruickshank presents a compelling, maverick history of architecture. This handsomely photographed guide navigates eager readers on a tour of the buildings Dan believes have changed the world, such as the Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg and the Hanging Temple in Shanxi, China.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
357 pages
Language
English
Published
Apr 7, 2009
Publisher
Phoenix
Editions
2 editions
ISBN-10
0753824167
ISBN-13
9780753824160