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Author
Series
Publisher
Prestel
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Introduces facts about the architects and construction of the Great Pyramid of Gisa, the Parthenon in Athens, Notre Dame de Paris, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Tower of London, St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, the Taj Mahal in India, Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, the Eiffel Tower, the Chrysler Building and the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Sydney Opera House and the Beijing National Stadium. A timeline gives you an overview of what was happening...
Author
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
"In this comprehensive and authoritative guide, Marianne Cusato explains why so many of today's traditional-style buildings miss the mark; describes the essential elements of a house, how they work together, and how to use them appropriately; and shows how to avoid common mistakes at every stage of the design and construction process"--Cover, p. 2.
Author
Publisher
Laurence King
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Gothic and Gothic Revival, or how to distinguish between Baroque and Neoclassical? This guide makes extensive use of photographs to identify and explain the characteristic features of nearly 300 buildings. The result is a clear and easy-to-navigate guide to identifying the key styles of western architecture from the classical age to the present day.
Author
Publisher
Clarkson Potter/Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"From the founders of the addictive Instagram handle and HGTV show Cheap Old Houses comes a lookbook of beautiful, affordable homes and a resource for anyone who's ever dreamed of buying and restoring an historic house. More than once, I've lost my heart to an old house. And many times over, I've seen others do the same exact thing. I'm not surprised anymore when someone professes love for a home that has been overlooked or shirked, and watch them...
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