A global history of architecture / Francis D.K. Ching, Mark M. Jarzombek, Vikramaditya Prakash.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ching, Francis D. K., 1943-

Contributor:

Jarzombek, Mark.

Prakash, Vikramaditya.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture--History.

Architecture.

History.

Physical Description:

xvi, 800 pages. 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps, plans ; 29 cm

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : J. Wiley & Sons, [2007]

Summary:

The first textbook on the history of architecture to expand beyond architecture of the western world, A Global History of Architecture transcends older models of architectural history that had been organized around national or regional units. Instead of focusing on Egypt, Greece, Rome in that order, the book asks, for example, what was happening globally around the year 1000 AD and engages in a discussion of the connections, exchanges, contrasts, and influences in the architecture and cultures of that time across the globe. Its organizing principle is a continuous timeline that runs from the pre-history to the present. Written by a stellar team of architectural educators, this richly illustrated reference features the unique drawings of Francis D.K. Ching as well as detailed photographs. This book is sure to change how architectural history is studied and appreciated.

Contents:

3500 BCE

2500 BCE

1500 BCE

800 BCE

400 BCE

0

200 CE

400 CE

600 CE

800 CE

1000 CE

1200 CE

1400 CE

1600 CE

1700 CE

1800 CE

1900 CE

1950 CE

Globalization takes command.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 769-777) and index.

ISBN:

0471268925

OCLC:

62393141

Publisher Number:

9780471268925