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Terms and conditions apply1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die
Mark Irving
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Format: Book
Pages: 960
Publisher: Cassell Illustrated
Date Published: Nov 2007
Stock Code: 62824
Binding: Paperback
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1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die is a visual testament to the world's greatest achievements in architecture. The book is organised chronologically beginning with the marvels of the ancient world and continuing with the masterpieces of each successive era to the present day. On display is a treasure trove of the world's finest architecture from Byzantineand Gothicwonders such as Notre Dame Cathedral, through the incredible wealth of the Renaissance and Baroque, to Art Deco masterpieces such as the Chrysler Building, New York City,culminating with splendid contemporary innovations such as Norman Foster's Reichstag parliament building inBerlin andHerzog & de Meuron's Beijing Stadium.
The book is not only concerned with size - it also includes some of the world's most remarkable domestic buildings, such as the Mongolian yurt and housesof the American pioneers, as well as railway buildings, chapels, casinos, concert halls,and museums, cherished often for the way they represent and capture a particular moment in history in their details and atmosphere. 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die is the complete companion to the outstanding architecture of the world. It offers a fascinating mixture of familiar landmarks and little-known gems.
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