by Isabel Kuhl (Author), Kristina Lowis (Author), Sabine Thiel-Siling (Author)
Starting with the Renaissance, this introduction to fifty visionary architects traces the major aesthetic movements over the past six centuries and offers concise portraits of the geniuses behind them. This accessible and lively survey takes readers around the world and through history, from Filippo Brunelleschi to Antoni Gaudi to Frank Gehry. It contains double-page spreads that feature full-color illustrations, informative sidebars, and a timeline that extends throughout the book. A concise and accessible architectural history, this book is a fascinating look at the enormous variety of ways architects have helped to define their eras.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 176
Edition: 01
Publisher: Prestel
Published: 06 Aug 2008
ISBN 10: 3791340433
ISBN 13: 9783791340432