The World's Greatest Buildings
Author: Henry J. Cowan
Publisher:
Published: 2007-01-01
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781740895804
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"... features 100 examples of architecture ..."--Inside flap.
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Author: Henry J. Cowan
Publisher:
Published: 2007-01-01
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781740895804
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"... features 100 examples of architecture ..."--Inside flap.
Author: Neil Stevenson
Publisher: Willowdale, Ont. : Firefly Books
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9781552091814
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover the styles, esthetics and purpose of architecture in full historical context as you view the world's most groundbreaking buildings in full colour.
Author: Alexander J. Hahn
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2012-07-22
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 1400841992
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow mathematics helped build the world's most important buildings from early Egypt to the present From the pyramids and the Parthenon to the Sydney Opera House and the Bilbao Guggenheim, this book takes readers on an eye-opening tour of the mathematics behind some of the world's most spectacular buildings. Beautifully illustrated, the book explores the milestones in elementary mathematics that enliven the understanding of these buildings and combines this with an in-depth look at their aesthetics, history, and structure. Whether using trigonometry and vectors to explain why Gothic arches are structurally superior to Roman arches, or showing how simple ruler and compass constructions can produce sophisticated architectural details, Alexander Hahn describes the points at which elementary mathematics and architecture intersect. Beginning in prehistoric times, Hahn proceeds to guide readers through the Greek, Roman, Islamic, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and modern styles. He explores the unique features of the Pantheon, the Hagia Sophia, the Great Mosque of Cordoba, the Duomo in Florence, Palladio's villas, and Saint Peter's Basilica, as well as the U.S. Capitol Building. Hahn celebrates the forms and structures of architecture made possible by mathematical achievements from Greek geometry, the Hindu-Arabic number system, two- and three-dimensional coordinate geometry, and calculus. Along the way, Hahn introduces groundbreaking architects, including Brunelleschi, Alberti, da Vinci, Bramante, Michelangelo, della Porta, Wren, Gaudí, Saarinen, Utzon, and Gehry. Rich in detail, this book takes readers on an expedition around the globe, providing a deeper understanding of the mathematical forces at play in the world's most elegant buildings.
Author: Henry J. Cowan
Publisher:
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA tour of one hundred examples of the world's finest archtecture--including palaces, bridges, skyscrapers, and stadiums.
Author: Editors of Time Magazine
Publisher: Time
Published: 2004-08-01
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781932273236
DOWNLOAD EBOOK- Join TIME as it takes you on a journey exploring the most memorable structures and buildings the world has ever seen.- Profiles include the Empire State Building, the Sydney Opera House, the Taj Mahal, as well as Stonehenge and Macchu Picchu.- Breathtaking photography and fascinating historical anecdotes accompany each structure and building.
Author: Ike Ijeh
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Published: 2021-12-01
Total Pages: 449
ISBN-13: 1398816957
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAward-winning architecture writer Ike Ijeh introduces 50 of the world's most influential architects and a selection of their most celebrated buildings, showcased with full-color photography. The architects selected here have designed buildings that are as dramatic as their impact on the world of architecture. From familiar modern era names such as Zaha Hadid and Sir Norman Foster to geniuses from history such as Nicholas Hawksmoor and Andrea Palladio, Ike Ijeh reveals his top 50 list of the architects deserving of the description 'greatest'. Each double-page spread focuses on a different architect, outlining their influences, the legacy of their ideas and revealing the glorious designs that have made them famous. Includes: • Full-color photographs and illustrations of famous buildings around the world • Concise professional biographies of the architects listed • Plans from great architecture projects • Entries arranged in chronological order for easy reference With this wonderful hardback reference guide you can discover the true breadth of the creative achievements that lie within the careers of these architectural giants and enjoy their beautiful creations through images and illustrations.
Author: Neil Stevenson
Publisher:
Published: 1997-08-01
Total Pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9780788195136
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis remarkable oversize book explains the world's greatest bldgs. It presents 50 of the world's greatest structures with spectacular pictures & detailed annotations. Every important architectural style, from ancient Egyptian to contemporary, is shown in detail & annotated to highlight its important features. The 50 sites featured illustrate the changes & develop. in architecture in both Eastern & Western cultures. Each bldg. has been selected as a document of its time or as an example of the work of one of the great architects. The authoritative text explains develop. in technology, materials, & styles & provides biographical info. about selected key architects.
Author: Alan Phillips
Publisher:
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9781850764649
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Alan Phillips (architect.)
Publisher:
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9781875986903
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Paul Mason
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 9781410925220
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIntroduces structures with unique architecture, from the pyramids of Giza and the Colosseum in Rome to the Ice Hotel in Sweden and the underground town of Coober Pedy in Australia.