World-renowned Architecture (Series on the Protection and Reconstruction of World Heritage Sites)

Author: (English) Stefania Pelin, (English) Dominic Pelin, translated by Han Jing et al.
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Lift the transparent film to reveal the vicissitudes of the century, and witness the multi-century transformations of world-famous architecture right before your eyes! This book showcases nearly 20 world-renowned architectural sites from the past two decades, including the Step Pyramid, the Karnak Temple Complex, the city of Nimrud, the Second Temple, Masada Castle, the Palace of Knossos, the Yannaeum Acropolis, the Yannaeum Central Square, the Roman Forum, the Roman Colosseum, the ancient city of Pompeii, Emperor Hadrian's Villa, Tower of London, Cape Verdean Rock Terraces, the Teotihuacan Civilization, the Machu Picchu Civilization, the Bageran Temple - Angkor Heritage, the Mohenjo-Daro Civilization, and Great Zimbabwe. These architectural sites are significant ancient landmarks of primitive civilizations. The precise and authoritative color reconstructions printed on the transparent film are drawn based on current photographs of the ruins and are overlaid on present-day images, making the transformations of these world-famous buildings even more vivid and lifelike. The concise and succinct text descriptions of each site and the objects in each scene are written based on their respective historical and cultural backgrounds. The book's rich and exquisite color photographs, illustrations, and charts highlight more details, aiding in recreating the charm of these world-famous architectural wonders.