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245 1 0 _aARCHITECTURE :
_bTHE WHOLE STORY /
_cGeneral Editor, Denna Jones ; Foreword by Richard Rogers & Philip Gumuchdjian.
264 1 _aLondon :
_bThames & Hudson,
_c2014.
300 _a576 pages :
_bcolor illustrations ;
_c25 cm
336 _2rdacontent
_atext
336 _2rdacontent
_astill image
337 _2rdamedia
_aunmediated
338 _2rdacarrier
_avolume
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 _aFrom ancient and classical masterpieces to contemporary, cutting-edge buildings, architecture has defined our world throughout history. Drawing its examples from all around the globe, this book is a richly illustrated and comprehensive account of the architects, plans, designs and constructions that over the centuries have most engaged our minds, inspired our imaginations and raised our spirits. For everyone who has ever wished for greater insight into the art of building design, this book provides the analytical tools to appreciate to the fullest the variety of architectural achievement and the built environment in the world.
650 0 _aArchitecture
_xThemes, motives.
700 _aJones, Denna,
_eeditor.
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