Great Illustrated Dictionary of China's Unforgettable Architecture

Author: Zitu Master Atlas Series Department
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: As one of the most outstanding classics in the history of human architecture, this book features 400 buildings from around the world, forming a grand narrative that spans 5,000 years of human civilization. From ancient pyramids to modern skyscrapers, these spaces created by humanity almost embody the entire faith, social emotions, and aesthetic tastes of every era. As milestone buildings from different countries and eras, these 400 magnificent structures, still standing today, carry deep historical imprints, silently showcasing the invaluable essence of civilization over the long years, enough to inspire your boundless imagination.
How to Use This Book
Preface
Main Types of World Architecture
Ancient Architecture
Ancient Greek Architecture
Ancient Roman Architecture
Medieval Architecture
Renaissance Architecture
16th–19th Century Architecture
Modern Architecture
Islamic Architecture
Chinese and Japanese Architecture
Indian Architecture
Appreciation of World Masterpieces
3000 BC–80 BC
5 AD–430 AD
5th Century–974 AD
11th Century–1498 AD
16th Century–1796
1814–1884
1903–1997
Appendix: Comparative List of Chinese and Western Architectural Names and Index