Surveys the history of Western architecture from its roots in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt to the present day.
Illustrated throughout with drawings and photographs in both b&w and color, this volume surveys the history of Western architecture from its roots in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt to the present day. Emphasis is placed on the continual recurrence and transformation of traditional forms. Watkin (history of architecture, U. of Cambridge) has also provided students and interested general readers with suggestions for further reading and a glossary of terms. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
• Comprehensive overview of architecture
as an evolving continuum
• Packed with images of the greatest
triumphs of Western architecture
• Replaces ISBN 0-8230-2273-0
This highly acclaimed reference work traces the history of Western architecture from its earliest days in Mesopotamia and Egypt to the dramatic impact of computer-aided design at the beginning of this century. Looking at architectural history as a living continuum rather than a museum of neatly labeled styles, the author emphasizes the vitality of the Classical language of architecture. Twenty pages of text and twenty-five new pictures have been added to bring this new edition of an authoritative classic completely up to date.
