Companions to the History of Architecture - 4 Volume Set

Unprecedented in its in-depth coverage, and with over 500 illustrations, photographs, and architectural drawings the multi-volume Companion to the History of Architecture offers an indispensable resource on architectural thought and practice ranging from the 15th century to the present day.

• AUTHORITATIVE: Brings together an international team of over one hundred eminent historians, academics and practising architects 
• USER-FRIENDLY: Accessibly structured into volumes organized both chronologically and thematically, spanning the architecture of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Enlightenment periods, through to the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries 
• INCLUSIVE: Spans a broad and global range of issues, from the impact of war and religion on city architecture; its relationship with the public; and architecture and the sciences; to examples such as materials and Tectonic expression; Beaux-arts and the Gothic; and contemporary issues, such as contemporary architecture's critical review of its cultural production, ecology, technological saturation, and ontological engagement with a world now largely urbanized

• CUTTING-EDGE: Reviews the most recent developments in the field, including theory and practice from the past ten years, along with likely future developments in the history of architecture
• MULTI-FORMAT: Publishing simultaneously in print and online, providing an unparalleled reference work for students and scholars alike

Détails du produit

• Collaboration: Harry Francis Mallgrave (Editeur), Harry Francis (Illinois Institute of Technology) Mallgrave (Editeur), Mallgrave Harry Francis (Editeur), Bressani Martin (Co-éditeur), Contandriopoulos Christina (Co-éditeur), De Jong Sigrid (Co-éditeur), Eisenschmidt Alexander (Co-éditeur), Leatherbarrow David (Co-éditeur), Payne Alina (Co-éditeur), Caroline Van Eck (Co-éditeur)
• Edition: Blackwell Scientific Publishers Ltd
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 21.04.2017
• EAN: 9781444338515
• ISBN: 978-1-4443-3851-5
• Dimensions: 215 mm x 280 mm x 210 mm
• Thème: Blackwell Companion
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Art > Architecture; Kunstgeschichte, Architektur, Architekturtheorie, Architecture, Architectural Theory, Art & Applied Arts, Kunst u. Angewandte Kunst, Kunstgeschichte u. -theorie, Art History & Theory, Architektur / Theorie