This is a handy, quick reference guide to Western architecture from Antiquity up to the present time. The book is arranged chronologically, covering all the main time periods, movements and well-known architects. There are timelines before each section as well as brief introductions to what was happening politically, socially etc. at the time, as well as in-depth looks at famous architects. The text is accessible and authoritative. The layout is easy to follow and well laid out. In short, this is the ideal student's guide to the history of Western architecture.
- ISBN10 0713688394
- ISBN13 9780713688399
- Publish Date 25 March 2008
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 20 June 2022
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Imprint Herbert Press Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 560
- Language English