Description
From the pyramids of Ancient Egypt to the Sydney Opera House, Andrew Ballantyne explores the history and cultural significance of architecture. He provides readers with the necessary background to understand the language of architecture and its economic, social, political, and aesthetic significance. Ballantyne eloquently explores what makes a building timeless and what this illuminates about human society.
Book Details
Format
eBook
Pages
192 pages
Language
English
Published
Sep 1, 2010
Publisher
Sterling
Editions
2 editions
ISBN-10
1402781903
ISBN-13
9781402781902