Publication

2006 - DK Pub., New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

128,000 words, Guess

Page Count

512 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more
  • Goodreads1519815

Classifications

  • DDC720.9
  • LCCNA200 .G527 2006

Description

Showing you what others only tell you. From airports to Ziggurats, explore the world's greatest buildings with fascinating illustrations that take you right to the heart of the world's landmark buildings. Featuring all major historical styles and covering all parts of the world, discover how building has evolved from extravagant royal palaces to the towering headquarters of today's global corporations. Perfect for any architecture enthusiast, this is the definitive visual guide to discovering 5,000 years of architectural design, style and construction.

Description

Presenting a series of innovative manuals on a wide variety of popular subjects. These richly illustrated companions offers detailed cutaway views, maps, specially commissioned photographs, informative captions, and a fact-filled text as they cover the basics of different topics of interest.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Eyewitness companions

Other Editions

  • ArchitectureDK Pub.2006-01-01

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