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Praise for the First Edition'Because of its exceptionally wide perspective, even architectural historians who do not teach general survey courses are likely to enjoy and appreciate it.'Annali d'architettura'Not only does A Global History of Architecture own the territory (of world architecture), it pulls off this audacious task with panache, intelligence, andfor the most partgrace.'Journal of the Society of Architectural HistoriansRevised and updatedthe compelling history of the world's great architectural achievementsOrganized along a global timeline, A Global History of Architecture, Second Edition has been updated and revised throughout to reflect current scholarship. Spanning from 3,500 b.c.e. to the present, this unique guide is written by an allstar team of architectural experts in their fields who emphasize the connections, contrasts, and influences of architectural movements throughout history. The architectural history of the world comes to life through a unified framework for interpreting and understanding architecture, supplemented by rich drawings from the renowned Frank Ching, as well as brilliant photographs. This new Second Edition: Delivers more coverage of nonWestern areas, particularly Africa, South Asia, South East Asia, and PreColumbian America Is completely redesigned with fullcolor illustrations throughout Incorporates additional drawings by Professor Ching, including new maps with more information and color Meets the requirements set by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) for 'nonWestern' architecture in history education. Offers new connections to a companion Web site, including Google EarthTM coordinates for ease of finding sites.Architecture and art enthusiasts will find A Global History of Architecture, Second Edition perpetually at their fingertips.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Global History of Architecture'? A: The book focuses on the history of world architecture from 3,500 b.c.e. to the present, emphasizing connections and influences across various architectural movements.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'A Global History of Architecture' is authored by Francis D. Ching, a renowned expert in the field of architecture.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 848 pages, providing an extensive overview of architectural history.
- Q: Is this book suitable for non-Western architecture studies? A: Yes, the Second Edition incorporates more coverage of non-Western areas, including Africa, South Asia, South East Asia, and Pre-Columbian America.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the Second Edition of 'A Global History of Architecture', which has been revised and updated to reflect current scholarship.
- Q: Are there illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book features full-color illustrations throughout, including additional drawings and maps by Professor Ching.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'A Global History of Architecture' is available in a hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on December 14, 2010.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item condition of this book is listed as 'Good', indicating it is in acceptable condition for use.
- Q: Does the book connect to any online resources? A: Yes, the book offers new connections to a companion website, including Google Earth coordinates for locating architectural sites.