A global history of architecture / Francis D.K. Ching, Mark M. Jarzombek, Vikramaditya Prakash.
By: Ching, Francis D. K.
Contributor(s): Jarzombek, Mark | Prakash, Vikramaditya.
Material type: TextPublisher: Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, 2011Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xvi, 848 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 29 cm.ISBN: 9780470402573 (hardback).Subject(s): Architecture -- HistoryDDC classification: 720.9 Summary: "The award-winning First Edition of A Global History of Architecture was a publishing event that forever changed the way architectural history is viewed and studied. This Second Edition surpasses the first with a lavish new design, illustrated throughout with drawings and photographs in full color, and even more maps and diagrams detailing global interconnections. The signature drawings of Francis D.K. Ching are more informative than ever, updated with scale, annotation, and function added where needed. This revision is sure to remain the most relevant book on the topic"-- Provided by publisher.Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Books | Raffles University | NA200 .C493 2011 (Browse shelf) | Available | RUI1600236 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 809-818) and index.
"The award-winning First Edition of A Global History of Architecture was a publishing event that forever changed the way architectural history is viewed and studied. This Second Edition surpasses the first with a lavish new design, illustrated throughout with drawings and photographs in full color, and even more maps and diagrams detailing global interconnections. The signature drawings of Francis D.K. Ching are more informative than ever, updated with scale, annotation, and function added where needed. This revision is sure to remain the most relevant book on the topic"-- Provided by publisher.