A global history of architecture / (Record no. 65531)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9781118981337
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 720.9 CHI-F
100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Ching, Francis D. K.
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Title A global history of architecture /
Statement of responsibility, etc. Francis D. K. Ching, Mark Jarzombek and Vikramditya Prakash
250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT
Edition statement 3rd ed.
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Place of publication, distribution, etc. New Jersey
Name of publisher, distributor, etc. John Wiley
Date of publication, distribution, etc. 2017
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent 850 p.
365 ## - TRADE PRICE
Price type code USD
Price amount 130.00.
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General note The gold-standard exploration of architecture's global evolution<br/>A Global History of Architecture provides a comprehensive tour through the ages, spinning the globe to present the landmark architectural movements that characterized each time period. Spanning from 3,500 b.c.e. to the present, this unique guide is written by an architectural all-star team who emphasize connections, contrasts and influences, reminding us that history is not linear and that everything was 'modern architecture' in its day. This new third edition has been updated with new drawings from Professor Ching, including maps with more information and color, expanded discussion on contemporary architecture, and in-depth chapter introductions that set the stage for global views. The all-new online enhanced companion site brings history to life, providing a clearer framework through which to interpret and understand architecture through the ages.<br/><br/>Unique in its non-Eurocentrism, this book provides a fresh survey of architectural history with a truly global perspective, fulfilling the National Architectural Accrediting Board's requirements for 'non-Western' architecture in history education.<br/><br/>Track the history of architecture through a comparative timeline that spans the globe<br/>Learn how disparate design styles evolved side-by-side, and which elements migrated where<br/>Delve into non-Western architecture with expert insight and an historical perspective<br/>Explore further with an online Interactive Resource Center featuring digital learning tools<br/>Escalating globalization has expanded our perspective of both history and architecture beyond Europe and the U.S. Today's architects are looking far beyond the traditional boundaries, and history shows us that structures' evolution from shelter to art mirrors the hopes and fears of society along the way. A Global History of Architecture takes you inside history itself to witness the the growth and movements that built our world.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Architecture
700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Jarzombek, Mark
700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Prakash, Vikramditya
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  Dewey Decimal Classification     720 BITS Pilani Hyderabad BITS Pilani Hyderabad General Stack (For lending) 10/06/2020 130.00   720.9 CHI-F 41167 13/07/2024 10/06/2020 Books
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