Far and away the best narrative of western architecture in existence...it stands out as an intellectual triumph. - Sir John Summerson
In this highly acclaimed, classic reference work David Watkin traces the history of western architecture from the earliest times in Mesopotamia and Egypt to the late twentieth century. For this seventh edition, revising author Owen Hopkins provides a new introduction contextualizing Watkin's approach. The final chapter on the twenty-first century has been completely rewritten by Hopkins, who brings the story right up to date with the inclusion of such topics as re-use, digital cities and virtual architecture.
ISBN: | 9781529420302 |
Publication date: | 12th January 2023 |
Author: | David Watkin, Owen Hopkins |
Publisher: | Laurence King Publishing an imprint of Quercus Publishing |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 752 pages |
Genres: |
Architecture Architecture: public, commercial and industrial buildings Architecture: residential and domestic buildings Architecture: religious buildings History of architecture |