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A History Of Architecture In All Countries From The Earliest Times To The Present Day (Volume I)

A History Of Architecture In All Countries From The Earliest Times To The Present Day (Volume I)

Fergusson, James

Paperback

General ArchitectureGeneral World HistoryArchitecture History

ISBN10: 9354447767
ISBN13: 9789354447761
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 5 2021
Pages: 638
Weight: 3.21
Height: 1.28 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
From the temples of Egypt to the fortress-churches of medieval Europe, James Fergusson traces how civilisations built their identity in stone. Architecture tells our shared story. Volume I of A History Of Architecture In All Countries From The Earliest Times To The Present Day unfolds the grand sweep of ancient architecture history and medieval architecture history, setting out a clear, comparative view of world architectural styles as they emerge, flourish, and transform. Written by one of the nineteenth century's most influential architectural historians, this classic architecture reference balances vivid description with methodical analysis, creating a foundational history of architecture book for architecture students, curious readers, and professionals alike. Long before Banister Fletcher architecture history became a classroom staple, Fergusson offered a global framework for understanding the evolution of architecture, from ritual monuments and sacred precincts to sophisticated civic and domestic forms. As the opening instalment in his survey of ancient to modern architecture, it situates each building tradition in its cultural context, linking structure, symbolism, and technology. In dialogue with the Vitruvius Ten Books architecture tradition yet extending far beyond classical Europe, it has long served both as an engaging architectural history textbook and as a dependable architectural historian reference for anyone seeking to see the world's great buildings as parts of a single, interconnected story. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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