A History of Architecture: Settings and Rituals by Kostof

A History of Architecture: Settings and Rituals

Author: Kostof, Spiro

Publisher: Oxford University Press | 1995

ISBN: 9780195083798

Format: Paperback

Edition: Second Edition

Condition: Very Good

A History of Architecture: Settings and Rituals by Spiro Kostof. Second Edition (1995), Oxford University Press. Paperback in Very Good condition. This is the updated and expanded second edition of Kostof's masterwork, originally published in 1985 to universal acclaim. A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated survey of architectural achievement across human civilization, examining how architecture reflects the social, economic, and technological aspects of history. Featuring nearly 1,000 superb illustrations, this sweeping narrative covers an astonishing range of structures—from prehistoric huts and the pyramids of Giza to the Rome railway station, the ziggurat, department stores, and even a twenty-story Las Vegas hotel. Kostof's insightful and engaging approach treats every building as worthy of attention, whether it be prehistoric hunting camps at Terra Amata, the caves at Lascaux with their magnificent paintings, or modern commercial architecture. A landmark reference work and essential reading for students, architects, historians, and anyone interested in the built environment and human civilization.

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