100 Buildings You Should Know in a Lifetime

Author: Li Na
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: As an important carrier of human historical and cultural heritage, architecture is an indispensable part of presenting social phenomena and landscape environments. It is a way for humans to exercise creativity and imagination, as well as a reflection of human artistic and aesthetic experiences. To enable a broad readership to grasp knowledge of Chinese and foreign architecture in a shorter time and gain a comprehensive understanding of the essence of world architecture, we have organized the writing of this book, 100 Buildings You Should Know in a Lifetime. The 100 buildings selected in this book represent the highest achievements in world architecture. Based on extensive references to architectural literature, the authors analyze the buildings from multiple aspects such as form, scale, and materials, supplemented by architectural terminology, architectural schools, and fun architectural facts. The combination of a scientific and concise format, rich and exquisite images, and a highly artistic layout design creates an immersive and enjoyable reading experience. Readers can cross the gaps of history, culture, and professional knowledge to enter the magnificent world of architecture and appreciate the charm of architectural art from ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad.