The fifty buildings presented here in chronological order represent the most compelling, intriguing, and awe-inspiring structures from all over the world. Along with the Pyramids of Cheops, the Parthenon, and the Colosseum, readers will learn about other masterpieces such as the Hagia Sophia in Turkey; Cambodia's Temple Complex at Angkor Wat; the Potala Palace in Lhasa; and the Jewish Museum in Berlin. Each entry features full colour photographs of the structure along with informative text presented in a dynamic format. Readers can find basic information about each building's artistic relevance, style, and contextual history while timelines and sidebars offer additional notes about architectural periods and techniques. AUTHOR: Isabel Kuhl is an author and art historian based in Cologne, Germany. 200 colour illustrations
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Isabel Kuhl Imprint: Prestel Verlag Country of Publication: Germany Dimensions:
Height: 246mm,
Width: 198mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 601g ISBN:9783791385884 ISBN 10: 3791385887 Series:50 You Should Know Pages: 176 Publication Date:01 December 2019 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Unspecified
ISABEL KUHL is an author and art historian based in Cologne, Germany.