From the mysterious Great Pyramid of Egypt and Turkey's exquisite Hagia Sofia, to the splendid palace at Versailles and Frank Lloyd Wright's graceful Fallingwater in Pennsylvania, "Great Buildings" explores the world's most stunning buildings and other iconic architectural creations in fabulous visual tours.
The history of each building is explained, from the commissioning to how they were built, and is supplemented with 3-D cutaway artworks and pullouts of the exterior, as well as key details of the interior.
With features on prominent architects, construction and style, "Great Buildings" is a comprehensive and excellent introduction to architecture's greatest achievements.
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From the mysterious Great Pyramid of Egypt and Turkey's exquisite Hagia Sofia, to the splendid palace at Versailles and Frank Lloyd Wright's graceful Fallingwater in Pennsylvania, "Great Buildings" explores the world's most stunning buildings and other iconic architectural creations in fabulous visual tours.
The history of each building is explained, from the commissioning to how they were built, and is supplemented with 3-D cutaway artworks and pullouts of the exterior, as well as key details of the interior.
With features on prominent architects, construction and style, "Great Buildings" is a comprehensive and excellent introduction to architecture's greatest achievements.
Imprint | Dorling Kindersley |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | August 2012 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
First published | August 2012 |
Authors | Dk |
Dimensions | 307 x 259 x 29mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Sewn / Paper over boards / With dust jacket |
Pages | 256 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7566-9829-4 |
Barcode | 9780756698294 |
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LSN | 0-7566-9829-4 |