See more than 350 of the world's greatest buildings come to life in the most spectacular way! A world of beauty and genius is unveiled in this comprehensive architecture book. Discover the world's most incredible buildings, from the ancient world to the present day. From the Louvre and the Colosseum to the Sydney Opera House and the Gherkin, this book offers a truly visual worldwide survey of global architecture. Bursting with breathtaking photography and informative entries on more than 350 of the world's most famous buildings, Architecture: A Visual History gives you an unspoilt view of their fascinating features. This accessible reference book will transport you to the most impressive and iconic buildings on earth: - 500 photographs and 13 CGI artworks that dissect magnificent buildings around the world - Clear explanations and cross-sections of each building, along with exquisite photography of specific details - Close-up, detailed photographic reference to the architectural "vocabulary" of the period Explore the Architectural Wonders of the World Page after page is dedicated to significant architectural movements, biographies of famous architects and in-depth examinations of their masterpieces. See how and why certain features were common during specific time periods and how these amazing buildings have stood the test of time. Unique specially-commissioned CGI artworks throughout the book showcase more than 10 specific buildings, including The Pantheon and the White House. This stunning guide gives you a closer look at contemporary global architecture as well as sustainable green buildings. It's the perfect gift for architecture students, practising architects, or anyone with an interest in architecture, design, engineering, or art.

Посмотрите, как более 350 величайших зданий мира оживают самым впечатляющим образом!Мир красоты и гениальности представлен в этой всеобъемлющей книге по архитектуре. Откройте для себя самые невероятные здания мира, от древнего мира до наших дней.От Лувра и Колизея до Сиднейского оперного театра и Корнишона — эта книга предлагает по-настоящему наглядный мировой обзор мировой архитектуры. Книга «Архитектура: визуальная история», наполненная захватывающими фотографиями и информативными записями о более чем 350 самых известных зданиях мира, дает вам нетронутое представление об их увлекательных особенностях.Этот доступный справочник перенесет вас в самые впечатляющие и знаковые здания на земле:- 500 фотографий и 13 компьютерных изображений, изображающих великолепные здания по всему миру.- Четкие пояснения и разрезы каждого здания, а также изысканные фотографии конкретных деталей.- Крупный план, подробная фотографическая ссылка на архитектурный «словарный запас» того периода.Исследуйте архитектурные чудеса светаСтраница за страницей посвящены значимым архитектурным движениям, биографиям знаменитых архитекторов и углубленным исследованиям их шедевров. Узнайте, как и почему определенные особенности были распространены в определенные периоды времени и как эти удивительные здания выдержали испытание временем. Уникальные компьютерные изображения, представленные в книге по специальному заказу, демонстрируют более 10 конкретных зданий, включая Пантеон и Белый дом.Этот потрясающий путеводитель поможет вам поближе познакомиться с современной глобальной архитектурой, а также с устойчивыми зелеными зданиями. Это идеальный подарок для студентов-архитекторов, практикующих архитекторов или всех, кто интересуется архитектурой, дизайном, инженерией или искусством.See more than 350 of the world's greatest buildings come to life in the most spectacular way!A world of beauty and genius is unveiled in this comprehensive architecture book. Discover the world's most incredible buildings, from the ancient world to the present day.From the Louvre and the Colosseum to the Sydney Opera House and the Gherkin, this book offers a truly visual worldwide survey of global architecture. Bursting with breathtaking photography and informative entries on more than 350 of the world's most famous buildings, Architecture: A Visual History gives you an unspoilt view of their fascinating features.This accessible reference book will transport you to the most impressive and iconic buildings on earth:- 500 photographs and 13 CGI artworks that dissect magnificent buildings around the world- Clear explanations and cross-sections of each building, along with exquisite photography of specific details- Close-up, detailed photographic reference to the architectural "vocabulary" of the periodExplore the Architectural Wonders of the WorldPage after page is dedicated to significant architectural movements, biographies of famous architects and in-depth examinations...

In Concorde, Jonathan Glancey tells the story of this magnificent and hugely popular aircraft anew, taking the reader from the moment Captain Chuck Yeager first broke the sound barrier in 1947 through to the last commercial flight of the supersonic airliner in 2003. It is a tale of national rivalries, technological leaps, daring prototypes, tightrope politics, and a dream of a Dan Dare future never quite realized. Jonathan Glancey traces the development of Concorde not just through existing material and archives, but through interviews with those who lived with the supersonic project from its inception. The result is a compelling mix of overt technological optimism, a belief that Britain and France were major players in the world of civil as well as military aviation, and faith in an ever faster, ever more sophisticated future. This is a celebration, as well as a thoroughly researched history, of a truly brilliant machine that became a sky god of its era.

Карманный визуальный путеводитель по великим зданиям и сооружениям современности со всего мира, составленный экспертом по архитектуре.Исследуйте более 500 шедевров современной архитектуры на этом празднике самых знаковых зданий в мире.Книга «Современная архитектура», написанная известным экспертом по архитектуре Джонатаном Глэнси, представляет собой прекрасно иллюстрированное руководство по ключевым стилям, архитекторам и направлениям, которые определяли наши горизонты с начала двадцатого века. От головокружительной высоты «Осколка» до изысканных изгибов Сиднейского оперного театра, от Фрэнка Ллойда Райта до сэра Дэвида Аджайе — это незаменимый справочник по творческой дисциплине, формирующей наш мир.The pocket-sized visual guide to the great buildings and structures of the modern age from around the world by an architecture expert.Explore over 500 masterpieces of modern architecture in this celebration of the most iconic buildings in the world.Written by acclaimed architecture expert Jonathan Glancey, Modern Architecture is a beautifully illustrated guide to the key styles, architects and movements that have defined our skylines since the dawn of the twentieth century. From the dizzying heights of the Shard to the exquisite curves of the Sydney Opera House, and from Frank Lloyd Wright to Sir David Adjaye, this is the essential handbook to the creative discipline that shapes our world.

Learn about key concepts behind the world's most incredible buildings in The Architecture Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Architecture in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Architecture Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. The Architecture Book is a captivating introduction to buildings and the ideas, and principles that make them key to the history and evolution of our built environment - aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll discover the most important ideas, technologies, and movements in the history of architecture and structural engineering, through exciting text and bold graphics.

See more than 350 of the world’s greatest buildings come to life in the most spectacular way! A world of beauty and genius is unveiled in this comprehensive architecture book. Discover the world’s most incredible buildings, from the ancient world to the present day. From the Louvre and the Colosseum to the Sydney Opera House and the Gherkin, this book offers a truly visual worldwide survey of global architecture. Bursting with breathtaking photography and informative entries on more than 350 of the world’s most famous buildings, Architecture: A Visual History gives you an unspoilt view of their fascinating features. This accessible reference book will transport you to the most impressive and iconic buildings on earth: - 500 photographs and 13 CGI artworks that dissect magnificent buildings around the world - Clear explanations and cross-sections of each building, along with exquisite photography of specific details - Close-up, detailed photographic reference to the architectural "vocabulary" of the period

See more than 350 of the world’s greatest buildings come to life in the most spectacular way! A world of beauty and genius is unveiled in this comprehensive architecture book. Discover the world’s most incredible buildings, from the ancient world to the present day. From the Louvre and the Colosseum to the Sydney Opera House and the Gherkin, this book offers a truly visual worldwide survey of global architecture. Bursting with breathtaking photography and informative entries on more than 350 of the world’s most famous buildings, Architecture: A Visual History gives you an unspoilt view of their fascinating features. This accessible reference book will transport you to the most impressive and iconic buildings on earth: - 500 photographs and 13 CGI artworks that dissect magnificent buildings around the world - Clear explanations and cross-sections of each building, along with exquisite photography of specific details - Close-up, detailed photographic reference to the architectural "vocabulary" of the period

The first comprehensive publication covering the history of paper architecture, a unique phenomenon of the Soviet 1980s. Architect and curator Yuri Avvakumov explores the legendary movement of paper architects which the author himself was an avid representative of. Paper architecture—a variation of conceptualism in architecture that circulated in the form of journal publications, exhibitions, and competitions of ideas—was the product of nonconformist reflection which appropriated languages and tropes of various architectural style for the creation of multivalent project designs. Paper architecture brings together the visual means of expression typical of fine arts, architecture proper, literature, and theater. The book features texts and works by all the key participants of the movement, including Yuri Avvakumov, Mikhail Belov, Alexander Brodsky, Lev Evzovich, Totan Kuzembaev, Vyachslav Mizin, Ilya Utkin, and Mikhail Philippov.

The first comprehensive publication covering the history of paper architecture, a unique phenomenon of the Soviet 1980s. Architect and curator Yuri Avvakumov explores the legendary movement of paper architects which the author himself was an avid representative of. Paper architecture—a variation of conceptualism in architecture that circulated in the form of journal publications, exhibitions, and competitions of ideas—was the product of nonconformist reflection which appropriated languages and tropes of various architectural style for the creation of multivalent project designs. Paper architecture brings together the visual means of expression typical of fine arts, architecture proper, literature, and theater. The book features texts and works by all the key participants of the movement, including Yuri Avvakumov, Mikhail Belov, Alexander Brodsky, Lev Evzovich, Totan Kuzembaev, Vyachslav Mizin, Ilya Utkin, and Mikhail Philippov.

Throughout history, institutions and governments have always constructed large and ostentatious buildings as a way of demonstrating their power. By means of this aspect of design, many fast-growing, predominantly young but established companies have publicized their growth and shored up their identity at the same time. Contemporary Corporate Architecture has become a further element of a company's identity, achieved through the cooperation of several disciplines such as visual communications, marketing and graphic design, among many others. Sustainability is an aspect increasingly present in this type of architecture, which incorporates different elements to reduce environmental impacts, particularly in relation to the type of materials used in construction.

A virtual museum in a book with more images than any other Star Wars book. Take a stunning visual tour of Star Wars with DK's comprehensive pictorial guide to the galaxy far, far away! From lightsabers and beasts to food and clothing, Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia is a virtual museum of a book. Explore beautiful galleries with more than 2,500 images, and discover facts about Star Wars culture, science and geography. Throwing the spotlight onto carefully curated images and beautiful photography, Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia showcases characters and objects from episodes I-VII, Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. This stunning visual tour of the Star Wars galaxy celebrates everything from extreme architecture and hardworking droids, to ferocious sea creatures and decadent royal gowns. Sections include: Geography, Nature, History, Culture and Science and Technology.

A fantastic collection of Soviet Asian architecture, many photographed here for the first time Soviet Asia explores the Soviet modernist architecture of Central Asia. Italian photographers Roberto Conte and Stefano Perego crossed the former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, documenting buildings constructed from the 1950s until the fall of the USSR. The resulting images showcase the majestic, largely unknown, modernist buildings of the region. Museums, housing complexes, universities, circuses, ritual palaces - all were constructed using a composite aesthetic. Influenced by Persian and Islamic architecture, pattern and mosaic motifs articulated a connection with Central Asia. Grey concrete slabs were juxtaposed with colourful tiling and rectilinear shapes broken by ornate curved forms: the brutal designs normally associated with Soviet-era architecture were reconstructed with Eastern characteristics. Many of the buildings shown in Soviet Asia are recorded here for the first time, making this book an important document, as despite the recent revival of interest in Brutalist and Modernist architecture, a number of them remain under threat of demolition. The publication includes two contextual essays, one by Alessandro De Magistris (architect and History of Architecture professor, University of Milan, contributor to the book Vertical Moscow) and the other by Marco Buttino (Modern and Urban History professor, University of Turin, specializing in the history of social change in the USSR).

"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." Edgar Degas Covering every era and over 650 artists, this comprehensive, illustrated guide offers an accessible yet expansive view of art history, featuring everything from iconic works and lesser-known gems to techniques and themes. Offering a comprehensive overview of Western artists, themes, paintings, techniques, and stories, Art: A Visual History is packed full of large, full-colour images of iconic works and lesser-known gems. Exploring every era, from 30,000BCE to the present, it includes features on the major schools and movements, as well as close-up critical appraisals of 22 masterpieces - from Botticelli's Primavera to J. M. W. Turner's The Fighting Temeraire. With detailed referencing, crisp reproductions and a fresh design, this beautiful book is a must-have for anyone with an interest in art history - from first-time gallery goers to knowledgeable art enthusiasts. What makes great art? Discover the answer now, with Art: A Visual History.

Celebrating 35 years of rare and iconic Transformers imagery, this deluxe art book will delight fans of all ages! One of the world’s most popular franchises, Transformers has been delighting fans since 1984. Now, in this deluxe hardcover celebration, Hasbro reveals behind-the-scenes production sketches, beautifully polished final art, and everything in-between. From the obscure to the iconic, this book features packaging artwork, animation models, video game designs, comic pages, and, for the first time ever, production artwork from all six Paramount live-action films! Lovingly curated by Transformers archivist Jim Sorenson, this is the most comprehensive collection of Transformers imagery ever assembled.

Пересмотренное издание популярной книги по истории дизайна, обновленное с учетом инноваций, произошедших с момента первой публикации книги в 2016 году.«Дизайн: вся история» внимательно рассматривает ключевые события, движения и практиков дизайна по всему миру, от зарождения промышленного производства до наших дней. Организованный в хронологическом порядке, он помещает дизайн в технологический, культурный, экономический, эстетический и теоретический контексты.От благородных моралистов XIX века до радикальных мыслителей модернизма, от появления таких шоуменов, как Рэймонд Лоуи в 1930-х годах, до сегодняшних суперзвезд, таких как Филипп Старк, - книга обеспечивает углубленное освещение темы, которая затрагивает всю нашу жизнь. Культовые произведения, которые знаменуют собой значительные шаги вперед или характеризуют конкретную эпоху или подход, такие как кресло «Василий» Марселя Брейера 1925 года, работа над фирменным стилем Элиота Нойеса для IBM в 1950-х годах и шрифт Verdana Мэтью Картера, предназначенный для чтения на экране, — это подробно анализируется, а в тексте излагаются рамки идей, намерений и технологий, в рамках которых развивались различные подходы к дизайну.От автомобилей, на которых мы ездим, и продуктов, которые мы покупаем, до графики, которая нас окружает, мы все являемся потребителями дизайна. Design: The Whole Story предоставляет всю информацию, необходимую для расшифровки материального мира.A revised edition of this popular history of design, updated to reflect innovations since the book's first publication in 2016.Design: The Whole Story takes a close look at the key developments, movements and practitioners of design around the world, from the beginnings of industrial manufacturing to the present day. Organized chronologically, it locates design within its technological, cultural, economic, aesthetic and theoretical contexts.From the high-minded moralists of the 19th century to the radical thinkers of modernism - and from the emergence of showmen such as Raymond Loewy in the 1930s to today's superstars such as Philippe Starck - the book provides in-depth coverage of a subject that touches all our lives. Iconic works that mark significant steps forward or that characterize a particular era or approach - such as Marcel Breuer's Wassily chair of 1925, Eliot Noyes' corporate identity work for IBM in the 1950s and Matthew Carter's Verdana typeface, designed to be read on screen - are analysed in detail, while the text sets out the framework of ideas, intent and technology within which differing approaches to design have evolved.From the cars we drive and the products we buy to the graphics that surround us, we are all consumers of design. Design: The Whole Story provides all the information needed to decode the material world.

The best of architecture in the world today. About the author: Philip Jodidio studied art history and economics at Harvard, and edited Connaissance des Arts for over 20 years. His books include TASCHEN's Architecture Now! series, Building a New Millennium, and monographs on Tadao Ando, Norman Foster, Richard Meier, Jean Nouvel, and Zaha Hadid. He is internationally renowned as one of the most popular writers on the subject of architecture. Издание на английском языке.