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Published by Laurence King Publishing, 1996, softcover, illustrated, index, 606 pages, 19.5 cms x 24 cms x 3.3 cms, condition: as new.
In this highly acclaimed reference work David Watkin traces the history of western architecture from the earliest times in Mesopotamia and Egypt to the eclectic styles of the twenty-first century. The author emphasizes the ongoing vitality of the Classical language of architecture, underlining the continuity between, say, the work of Ictinus in fifth-century BC Athens and that of McKim, Mead and White in twentieth-century New York. Authoritative, comprehensive and highly illustrated, this sixth edition has been expanded to bring the story of western architecture right up to date and includes a separate final chapter on twenty-first century developments, including the role of computers in architecture, sustainability, humanitarian architecture, and very tall buildings.
This book is very thorough with the details it is trying to say about the architecture of the time period. one can see the evolution of architecture through Mesopotamian times up till the twentieth century. i liked that there is a mixture of black and white photos with color photos. also there is not just a description of the buildings, but there is also a background of the architect too. i am know very knowledgeable about architecture due to this book. if you are looking for a detailed history of western architecture then read this book; however, there are a lot of details to try and sort through so it may get confusing.
