Discovering Architecture: How the World's Great Buildings Were Designed and Built
Philip Jodidio, Elizabeth Meredith Dowling • Rizzoli • ISBN-13 978‑0789327079
Discovering Architecture: How the World's Great Buildings Were Designed and Built
Philip Jodidio, Elizabeth Meredith Dowling • Rizzoli
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ISBN-10: 0789327074 · ISBN-13: 978‑0789327079 · 2013
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Philip Jodidio provides an expansive overview of architectural history, tracing the evolution of structural design from ancient monuments to contemporary skyscrapers. Through detailed analysis and visual documentation, the text examines the technical innovations and aesthetic philosophies that have defined the world's most significant built environments. This volume serves as a comprehensive primer for understanding the complex interplay between engineering, cultural context, and artistic vision.
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