Book Description
This clearly written, fully illustrated survey of Western architecture defines and explains structure, function,
history, and meaning. Architecture is examined as a cultural phenomenon as well as an artistic and technological
achievement. The book is divided into two parts: Part One, "The Elements of Architecture," deals with
the basic properties of architecture in chapters that explain function, structural principles, and elements of
design, including examples in the text and illustrations from all periods and styles. Part Two, "The History
and Meaning of Architecture," is a chronological survey of Western architectural development from prehistoric
times to the present. The approach is selective in terms of buildings and architects included; the examples are
chosen for their importance and significance and are fully explained. Each chronological chapter begins with a
concise, historical outline giving the social and cultural background.
Understanding Architecture: Its Elements, History, and Meaning,Leland M. Roth,HarperCollins Publishers,0064301583,Architecture,History,Planning,Study & Teaching
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