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50 Architects You Should Know
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Discover the world of architecture with '50 Architects You Should Know', a captivating book that introduces you to the visionaries who shaped our built environment. This beautifully illustrated guide showcases fifty influential architects, tracing their contributions from the Renaissance to modern times. Each profile offers an eye-opening glimpse into the lives and works of masters like Filippo Brunelleschi, Antoni Gaudi, and Frank Gehry. Ideal for architecture enthusiasts, students, and professionals alike, this accessible paperback is a must-read for anyone intrigued by architectural history.
With stunning full-color illustrations and informative sidebars, this book takes you on a global tour through renowned architectural movements. Readers will appreciate the thoughtfully arranged timeline that highlights pivotal moments in architectural history. By examining these luminous figures, you'll gain insights into how their styles and ideas have shaped the world around us.
Whether you're looking to inspire your next design project or simply wish to explore the art of architecture, '50 Architects You Should Know' serves as an essential introduction to the architects who have redefined our environment. Explore the rich tapestry of architecture and empower your understanding of its key players and major aesthetic movements across six centuries. This book is perfect for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts who want to celebrate the genius of great architects through the ages. Elevate your design knowledge and discover how these iconic figures have influenced contemporary architecture today.
Author: Isabel Kuhl Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 193 x 240 mm
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01-03-2017
Now available in a new edition, 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. Starting with the Renaissance, this accessible and lively survey takes readers around the world and through history, from Filippo Brunelleschi through Antoni Gaudi to Frank Gehry. Double-page spreads feature full-color illustrations, informative sidebars, and a timeline. A concise and accessible architectural history, this book is a fascinating look at the enormous variety of ways architects have helped define their eras.
With stunning full-color illustrations and informative sidebars, this book takes you on a global tour through renowned architectural movements. Readers will appreciate the thoughtfully arranged timeline that highlights pivotal moments in architectural history. By examining these luminous figures, you'll gain insights into how their styles and ideas have shaped the world around us.
Whether you're looking to inspire your next design project or simply wish to explore the art of architecture, '50 Architects You Should Know' serves as an essential introduction to the architects who have redefined our environment. Explore the rich tapestry of architecture and empower your understanding of its key players and major aesthetic movements across six centuries. This book is perfect for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts who want to celebrate the genius of great architects through the ages. Elevate your design knowledge and discover how these iconic figures have influenced contemporary architecture today.
Author: Isabel Kuhl Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 193 x 240 mm
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01-03-2017
Now available in a new edition, 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. Starting with the Renaissance, this accessible and lively survey takes readers around the world and through history, from Filippo Brunelleschi through Antoni Gaudi to Frank Gehry. Double-page spreads feature full-color illustrations, informative sidebars, and a timeline. A concise and accessible architectural history, this book is a fascinating look at the enormous variety of ways architects have helped define their eras.
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