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A Short History Of Architecture (1887)

A Short History Of Architecture (1887)

Tuckerman, Arthur Lyman

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral ArchitectureGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1164549103
ISBN13: 9781164549109
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 238
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Short History of Architecture, written by Arthur Lyman Tuckerman in 1887, is a comprehensive and informative book that provides readers with an overview of the history of architecture from ancient times to the 19th century. The book covers a wide range of architectural styles and movements, including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical.The author begins by discussing the origins of architecture and the early civilizations that developed it, such as the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Egyptians. He then moves on to the classical period, focusing on the architecture of the Greeks and Romans, and how their styles influenced later periods.The book also covers the rise of Christianity and the development of Gothic architecture, which became popular during the Middle Ages. The author explains how Gothic architecture evolved over time, and how it was influenced by religious and cultural factors.In addition to these major styles, the book also covers lesser-known styles such as the Byzantine and Islamic styles, as well as the Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical periods. The author provides detailed descriptions of each style, including its defining characteristics and notable examples.Overall, A Short History of Architecture is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of architecture. It is well-written and informative, and provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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