Title:
World architecture : the masterworks / Will Pryce.
Author:
Pryce, Will.
Publication Information:
[London] : Thames & Hudson, [2008]
Call Number:
NA200 .P79 2008
Abstract:
"What makes a great building? This is a question that has preoccupied architects, critics and travellers alike for centuries. Despite the rich variety of buildings around the world, from both Eastern and Western traditions, no popular, fully illustrated, specially photographed survey of the 'greats' has been attempted. Until now." "This unparalleled architectural gift and reference book unveils a world of beauty and genius. Over 350 photographs take the reader on an epic journey celebrating the finest examples of architecture from over 2000 years of civilization, with such highlights as Hagia Sophia; the Gothic and Renaissance cathedrals of Europe; the Islamic masterworks at Isfahan in Iran; the Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal; the Houses of Parliament in London; Le Corbusier's chapel of Notre Dame du Haut at Ronchamp; and Gehry's iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Deftly splitting the history of architecture into two parts at AD 1500, World Architecture features over 80 buildings, over 40 of which receive in-depth attention in detailed photo essays. Will Pryce's accompanying texts provide an extra dimension of understanding for the contexts, peoples and evolution of architectural history." "For those with an appreciation of architecture, its crowning achievements and its ability to make one inspired, awestruck, or simply humbled, this book - the only one of its kind to contain worldwide photography - conveys all the wonder and excitement of encountering these majestic buildings for the first time. It will fascinate and enchant for many years to come."--BOOK JACKET.
ISBN:
9780500342480
9780500342749
Physical Description:
313 p. : col. ill. ; 32 cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
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Contents:
Pt. 1. Up to 1500: Hagia Sophia Istanbul Turkey -- Palatine Chapel Aachen Germany -- Loro Jonggrang Prambanan Java -- Kandariya Mahadeva Temple Khajuraho India -- Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy Conques France -- Pisa Cathedral, Baptistry and Tower Pisa Italy -- Friday Mosque Isfahan Iran -- Catherdral of Santiago Santiago de Compostela Spain -- Ely Cathedral Ely England -- Durham Cathedral Durham England -- Modena Cathedral Modena Italy -- Angkor Wat Angkor Cambodia -- Canterbury Cathedral Canterbury England -- Laon Cathedral Laon France -- Wells Cathedral Wells England -- Bourges Cathedral Bourges France -- Htilominio Temple Pagan Burma -- Reims Cathedral Reims France -- Amiens Cathedral Amiens France -- Burgos Cathedral Burgos Spain -- Registan Samarkand Uzbekistan -- Forbidden City Beijing China -- King's College Chapel Cambridge England -- pt. 2. After 1500: Santa Maria della Consolazione Todi Italy -- Süleymaniye Mosque Istanbul Turkey -- Agra Fort Agra India -- Humayun's Tomb Delhi India -- San Giorgio Maggiore Venice Italy -- Selimiye Mosque Edirne Turkey -- Golden Temple Amritsar India -- Blue Mosque Isfahan Iran -- Shah Mosque Isfahan Iran -- Itmad-Ud-Daulah's tomb Agra India -- Santa Maria della Salute Venice Italy -- Tah Mahal Agra India -- San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane Rome Italy -- Jama Masjid Delhi India -- St Paul's Cathedral London England -- Chatsworth House Derbyshire England -- Blenheim Palace Oxfordshire England -- Cathedral of the Transfiguration Kizhi Russia -- Basilica of the Vierzehnheiligen near Bamberg Germany -- Pilgrimage Church Wies Germany -- Houses of Parliament London England -- Galss House New Canaan USA -- Notre-Dame du Haut Ronchamp France -- Seagram Building New York USA -- Salk Institute La Jolla USA -- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Spain.
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