The Story of Architecture by Jonathan Glancey


The Story of Architecture
Title : The Story of Architecture
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ISBN : 0789459655
ISBN-10 : 9780789459657
Language : English
Format Type : Hardcover
Number of Pages : 240
Publication : First published September 28, 2000

A lavishly illustrated study of architecture spans some five thousand years as it captures the finest achievements of human construction; discusses a variety of architectural styles and movements within their historical, geographical, and cultural contexts; and profiles some of the world's great architects, past and present.

The Story of Architecture Reviews

  • Mintkittytea

    Swift, concise overview, with great photos.

  • Laurie Wheeler

    Interesting book on the history of architecture that we used in our Classical Rhetoric homeschool history studies.

  • Kim

    Love reading about architecture, this book is full of beauty and intrigue. The articles are simple and short, yet informative and insightful. It took me awhile to read but, I wanted to digest each category of artful structures. Need to own this book!

  • uosɯɐS

    A good overview of architectural styles, with color photographs. As with most architecture books, I felt there could've been more pictures... but I really appreciated the history that went went along with everything. A books like this helps to integrate historical facts into a memorable timeline.

  • Miki

    Great intro to architecture. I wish that it were more in-depth with more pictures.

  • Allison

    Beautiful photos. Writing ok. A good comprehensive overview- covers ground from the earliest architecture known to present day. Necessarily does not go into much depth. Enjoyable.

  • Alastair Kemp

    I now know more about architecture than I did before.

  • Saiid Abdul Baqi

    An excellent book in providing valuable information about the world's greatest architectural buildings/ edifices throughout history, as well as its amiable narrative fashion.

  • Sarah

    A book with extremely beautiful photos and extremely boring texts - both seem to be trademark features of all DK books.