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Prague / Jane Pavitt.
Fine Arts Library NA1033.P7 P38 2000
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Pavitt, Jane.
- Series:
- Buildings of Europe
- The buildings of Europe
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Architecture--Czech Republic--Prague--Guidebooks.
- Architecture.
- Buildings--Czech Republic.
- Buildings.
- Czech Republic.
- Czech Republic--Prague.
- Genre:
- Guidebooks.
- Physical Description:
- 147 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Manchester ; New York : Manchester University Press, 2000.
- Summary:
- The extraordinary architectural heritage of Prague has meant that the city is now regarded as one of the artistic and cultural capitals of the world. The turbulent history of the city is reflected in the range and diversity of buildings discussed in this book: from its baroque churches and palaces to the state offices and housing projects of the post-1945 communist era. The guide covers all aspects of Prague's development since its early years, through its periods of both power and decline from the 15th to the 20th century. Particular attention is paid to the architecture of the last 100 years. Since the democratic revolution of 1989, the city has once again become a place of pilgrimage for those interested in architecture and design. This book covers some of the most recent architectural projects to be planned in the city.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 136).
- ISBN:
- 0719039150
- 0719039169
- OCLC:
- 44100995
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