Learn about key concepts behind the world's most incredible buildings in The Architecture Book.
Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a
simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Architecture in this overview guide to the
subject brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their
knowledge alike! The Architecture Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through
eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will
broaden your understanding of Architecture with: - A global scope covering architecture
from all over the world - Packed with facts charts timelines and graphs to help explain core
concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics
throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of
understanding The Architecture Book is a captivating introduction to buildings and the ideas
and principles that make them key to the history and evolution of our built environment - aimed
at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview.
Here you'll discover the most important ideas technologies and movements in the history of
architecture and structural engineering through exciting text and bold graphics. Your
Architecture Questions Simply Explained Learn about the evolution of construction from
ancient and classical architecture through Medieval Gothic and Renaissance buildings Baroque
and Rococo to 19th-century emerging modernism and postmodernism and glittering skyscrapers. If
you thought it was difficult to learn about buildings and the ideas behind them The
Architecture Book presents key information in a clear layout. Explore architectural movements
styles and celebrated buildings from all over the world and stunning religious structures from
mosques to churches stupas to pagodas and temples. The Big Ideas Series With millions of
copies sold worldwide The Architecture Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from
DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing making big topics easy to
understand.
