A Global History of Architecture [精裝] (世界建築史 第2版)

內容簡介

Organized 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 all-star 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 non-Western areas, particularly Africa, South Asia, South East Asia, and Pre-Columbian America

Is completely re-designed with full-color 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 "non-Western" architecture in history education

Offers new connections to a companion Web site, including Google EarthTM coordinates for ease of finding sites.