Publisher's Synopsis
The gold-standard exploration of architecture's global evolution This is the Inclusive Access e-book version of A Global History of Architecture, providing a comprehensive tour through the ages, spinning the globe to present the landmark architectural movements that characterized each time period. Spanning from 3,500 BCE to the present, this unique guide is written by an architectural all-star team who emphasize connections, contrasts, and influences, reminding us that history is not linear and that everything was 'modern architecture' in its day. This new third edition has been updated with new drawings, including maps with more information and color, expanded discussion on contemporary architecture, and in-depth chapter introductions that set the stage for global views. The all-new online enhanced companion site brings history to life, providing a clearer framework through which to interpret and understand architecture through the ages.
