Architecture

ISBN: 9783805346368
Published by : Philipp von Zabern
From the Athens Acropolis, to the Pont du Gard aqueduct and to the Coliseum in Rome: we encounter the most impressive remains of the classical antiquity in its buildings. Even if today only ruins are preserved, they still provide a fascinating evi... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9783805346825
Published by : Philipp von Zabern
The architecture of the Greeks and Romans is one of the most impressive testimonies of the ancient world. Monumental remains and prominent buildings such as the Colosseum still bear witness to the former greatness of this era. Patrick Schollmeyer ... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781842174791
Published by : Oxbow Books
The pivotal position of the Oxford region in the geological and therefore building history of England is of fundamental importance to the study of traditional construction. Oxford occupies a central position on the ancient route b... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781842175262
Published by : Oxbow Books
This lavishly illustrated volume presents a comprehensive architectural study of 87 individual temples and sanctuaries built in the Roman East between the end of the 1st century BCE and the end of the 3rd century CE, within a broa... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781907975981
Published by : Maney Publishing
This new edition is a revised and expanded version of the book produced in 2000 to celebrate the quincentenary of King’s College Chapel, Aberdeen. Since then, exciting discoveries have taken place and old ideas have been re... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781904965459
Published by : Spire Books
Saltaire, Akroydon and Bedford Park are the most famous planned, model urban suburbs of the nineteenth century – two of them in Yorkshire, the third in west London – and each with a fascinating history. All were backed... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781846742477
Published by : Countryside Books
Series: Britain's Living History
The Art Deco period of the 1920s swept away the dark sobriety of Victorian living, replacing it with houses that were light, colourful and exciting.

Drawing inspiration from ancient Egyptian forms and modern architecture, Art Deco is argu... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781846742200
Published by : Countryside Books
Timber framed buildings, whether they are medieval halls, barns, grand houses, or picturesque cottages, form one of the most delightful features of our historic towns and countryside. They catch our imagination as we admire the skill and craft ... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9780957379503
Published by : Paul Holberton Publishing
Russia: A World Apart is a haunting evocation of the ruined country estates of the Russian aristocracy of the 18th and 19th centuries. Revolution, civil war, invasion, anarchy and casual indifference have conspired against many of... .... Learn More