Great buildings
Wilkinson, Philip, 1955-2017
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Visit 50 of the world's most fascinating buildings from the Houses of Parliament to the Sydney Opera House on this stunning architectural tour. Discover how to 'read' a building, identify key characteristics of architecture and get underneath the bricks and mortar with stunning 3-D cutaways and illustrations. Walk the halls of stunning cathedrals, majestic mosques, opulent palaces, and modern skyscrapers, with awe-inspiring photography transporting you to the world's most celebrated buildings. Come face-to-face with some of the greatest architects to have lived and find out how the styles, techniques and materials they used helped create these iconic buildings. 'Great Buildings' is a personal tour for every armchair explorer, the perfect gift for the connoisseur, and an excellent introduction to architecture.
Main title:
Great buildings / written by Philip Wilkinson.
Author:
Wilkinson, Philip, 1955-, author
Imprint:
London : DK, 2017.
Collation:
256 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 28 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2012.Includes index.
ISBN:
9780241298831 (pbk)
Language:
English
BRN:
1907702
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