If you've ever wondered what goes through architects' minds when they design buildings, you'll be happy to know that there's no shortage of brilliant reading material to satisfy your curiosity. Wading through the archives at your local library may prove fruitful to your endeavor, but it won't give you the instant gratification that "Architecture Theory" will. This book brings together all of the most important and influential essays about architecture written since the Renaissance, copiously illustrated and neatly organized chronologically by country. From Alberti and Palladio to Le Corbusier and Koolhaas, the best treatises by architecture's greatest masters are gathered here, each accompanied by an essay discussing its historical context and significance. This is the all-in-one, must-have book for anyone interested in what architects have to say about their craft. This is the comprehensive overview that will help transform even the most uninformed novices into well-informed connoisseurs!
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Christof Thoenes studied art history in Berlin and Pavia, before completing his doctorate in Berlin. He has contributed to numerous publications on Italian art, particularly on architecture and architectural theory of the 15th to 18th centuries. Bernd Evers completed his doctorate in art history before embarking on a career as a librarian; since 1985 he has been director of the Kunstbibliothek der Staatlichen Museen in Berlin. He has published numerous articles on book and library studies.
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Librería: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Good. Brings together the important essays about architecture written since the Renaissance, illustrated and organized chronologically by country. This book gathers the treatises by architecture's greatest masters from Alberti and Palladio to Le Corbusier and Koolhaas, each accompanied by an essay discussing its historical context and significance. Nº de ref. del artículo: 00110729041
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Nº de ref. del artículo: G3822850853I3N00
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Nº de ref. del artículo: G3822850853I2N00
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Librería: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Nº de ref. del artículo: S_485992965
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR001795809
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Librería: BoundlessBookstore, Wallingford, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. Good condition paperback with light wear. Light age tone and small scuff to spine. Contents are clean and bright throughout with no markings. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9999-99997749156
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Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. Taschen 25 Anniversary Ed. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: 7402840-6
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Librería: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Near Fine. 575 pages. with a preface by Bernd Evers. In cooperation with the Kunstbibliothek der Staalichen Museen zu Berlin. ; 6 x 7 5/8" Light creasing to spine. Nº de ref. del artículo: 100783
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Librería: Alphaville Books, Inc., Hyattsville, MD, Estados Unidos de America
French Wraps. Condición: Very Good. Owner's date, initials, blindstamp at half-title. A clean and sound copy. Careful packing and fast, efficient shipping including delivery confirmation. International Priority Air Mail shipping available for this item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 36720
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