20th-Century World Architecture: The Phaidon Atlas

by Diana Ibanez Lopez, Zofia Trafas, and Richard Anderson

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The Phaidon Atlas of 20th Century World Architecture portrays, for the first time in one volume, an overview of the finest built architecture from around the world completed between 1900 and 1999. The unprecedented global scope of this collection of over 750 key buildings juxtaposes architectural icons with regional masterpieces.

Divided into six world regions, the collection is the result of a rigorous selection process and the input of more than 150 specialists from around the world. Each building is fully illustrated and described by a short text. In addition, a mass of useful information is provided. This includes details of architects' practices and extensive indexes. Comprehensive world data illustrates the changing economic and political contexts of architectural production throughout the century.

  • ISBN10 0714857068
  • ISBN13 9780714857060
  • Publish Date 8 October 2012
  • Publish Status Out of Stock
  • Out of Print 25 May 2021
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Phaidon Press Ltd
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 832
  • Language English