50 Buildings You Should Know (50...you Should Know)

50 Buildings You Should Know (50...you Should Know)

by IsabelKuhl (Author)

Synopsis

The fifty buildings presented here in chronological order represent the most compelling, intriguing, and awe-inspiring structures from all over the world. Along with the Pyramids of Cheops, the Parthenon, and the Colosseum, readers will learn about other masterpieces such as the Hagia Sophia in Turkey; Cambodia's Temple Complex at Angkor Wat; the Potala Palace in Lhasa; and the Jewish Museum in Berlin. Each entry features full color photographs of the structure along with informative text presented in a dynamic format. Readers can find basic information about each building's artistic relevance, style, and contextual history while timelines and sidebars offer additional notes about architectural periods and techniques.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 176
Edition: 1
Publisher: Prestel
Published: 27 Jul 2007

ISBN 10: 3791338382
ISBN 13: 9783791338385

Author Bio
ISABEL KUHL is an author and art historian based in Cologne.