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Architecture: The Definitive Visual History (DK Definitive Cultural Histories)

Von antiken Wohnstätten bis hin zu modernen Hochhaus-Skyscrapern – entdecken Sie alles, was es über die Geschichte der Architektur weltweit zu wissen gibt. Dieses Buch umfasst über 6.000 Jahre Menschheitsgeschichte und dokumentiert die wichtigsten Entwicklungen in Baumaterialien, Technologie, Design und den sozialen Veränderungen, die die architektonische Landschaft geprägt haben. Erforschen Sie jede bedeutende architektonische Epoche und Stil im Detail anhand kritischer Beispiele. Unternehmen Sie eine Tour durch einige der ikonischsten Gebäude der Welt, die wunderschön mit brillanten Fotografien und speziell in Auftrag gegebenen CGI-Kunstwerken illustriert sind. Tauchen Sie tief in die Seiten dieses Buches über Architektur ein und entdecken Sie: - Einen innovativen Ansatz zur Geschichte der Architektur, der ikonische Beispiele nutzt und Gebäude aus der Geschichte und der ganzen Welt erkundet. - Eine Kombination aus kreativer Fotografie und speziell in Auftrag gegebenen CGI-Kunstwerken zur Analyse jedes bedeutenden architektonischen Stils. - Profile der neuesten Entwicklungen in der architektonischen Praxis, einschliesslich grüner Technologien wie lebenden Fassaden. - Einen optionalen 56-seitigen Referenzteil, der wichtige Architekten und weitere bedeutende Gebäude vorstellt. Erfahren Sie, warum so viele antike römische Bauwerke die Zeit überdauert haben. Lernen Sie, wie die hohen Decken gotischer Kathedralen gestützt werden. Entdecken Sie die architektonischen Innovationen, die helfen, den Klimawandel zu bekämpfen. Dieses Buch ist perfekt für alle, die von der gebauten Welt, ihrem visuellen Charakter und den Faktoren, die sie geprägt haben, fasziniert sind und mehr darüber verstehen möchten.

From ancient dwellings to modern high-tech skyscrapers, discover everything there is to know about the history of architecture worldwide. Covering over 6,000 years of human history, Architecture charts the most important developments in building materials, technology, design, and the social changes that have shaped the architectural landscape. Explore every significant architectural period and style in depth through critical examples. Take a tour of some of the world's most iconic buildings, beautifully illustrated with brilliant photography and specially commissioned CGI artworks. Dive deep into the pages of this book about architecture to discover: - An innovative approach to the story of architecture using iconic examples. - Explores buildings throughout history and across the world. - A combination of creative photography and specially commissioned CGI artworks to analyse every significant architectural style. - Profiles of the latest developments in architectural practice, including "green" technology, such as living façades. - Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution in the US - Optional 56-page reference section profiles key architects and contains profiles of additional important buildings Find out why so many ancient Roman structures have withstood the test of time. Learn how the soaring ceilings of Gothic cathedrals are held up. And discover the architectural innovations that are helping to combat climate change. Architecture is the perfect book for anyone fascinated by the built world - its visual character and the factors that have formed it - and who wants to understand more.

From ancient dwellings to modern high-tech skyscrapers, discover everything there is to know about the history of architecture worldwide. Covering over 6,000 years of human history, Architecture charts the most important developments in building materials, technology, design, and the social changes that have shaped the architectural landscape. Explore every significant architectural period and style in depth through critical examples. Take a tour of some of the world's most iconic buildings, beautifully illustrated with brilliant photography and specially commissioned CGI artworks. Dive deep into the pages of this book about architecture to discover: - An innovative approach to the story of architecture using iconic examples. - Explores buildings throughout history and across the world. - A combination of creative photography and specially commissioned CGI artworks to analyse every significant architectural style. - Profiles of the latest developments in architectural practice, including "green" technology, such as living façades. - Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution in the US - Optional 56-page reference section profiles key architects and contains profiles of additional important buildings Find out why so many ancient Roman structures have withstood the test of time. Learn how the soaring ceilings of Gothic cathedrals are held up. And discover the architectural innovations that are helping to combat climate change. Architecture is the perfect book for anyone fascinated by the built world - its visual character and the factors that have formed it - and who wants to understand more.