Buildings of Mississippi by MichaelW. Fazio Hardcover, 416 Pages, Published 2021 by University Of Virginia Press, United States ISBN-13: 978-0-8139-4424-1, ISBN: 0-8139-4424-4
"In the pages of this latest volume in the celebrated Buildings of the United States series, newly redesigned in a more user-friendly format, readers will come to know the history of close to 600 sites, illustrated by 250 photographs (most ..."
"Winner of the Publications Award given by the Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians and an Honorable Mention in the Architecture and Urban Planning category of the Professional and Scholarly Publishing Awards given by the Association of American PublishersThis deeply researched and abundantly illustrated study catalogs all of Latrobe's domestic commissions, offering an authoritative treatment of the concepts, desi ..."
"This heavily illustrated survey text provides students of both art history and architecture with a worldwide introduction to the history of architecture that is comprehensive and yet accessible. The third edition continues to offer comprehensive coverage in an accessible manner with expanded pedagogy, added social and historical context, and extended coverage of African and Andean architecture, as well as modern designs by women and no ..."
"A magnificently illustrated guide to the global history of architecture—updated to include the non-western world and works from women The Second Edition of this historical architectural guide gives you a deeper knowledge and wider perspective of traditions in architecture throughout the world—from prehistoric through modern structures. Extensively and beautifully illustrated, the book includes photos, plans, s ..."
"Part of the excellent Pelican series in the History of Art, this volume is particularly
interesting for its extended summary of the debates over the design of Milan
Cathedral. ... Driver, H.E. Indians of North-America, 2nd revised edition. ... Part of
the Abrams series on Western architecture. ... New York: Oxford, 1 989. ... This is
the first book to look at for an introduction to Native American building in North
America. ... A s ..."
"World History of ArchitectureUpdated with expanded coverage of twenty-first century architecture, this new edition uniquely comprises a detailed survey of Western architecture as well as architecture from the Middle East, Africa, Central and South America, India, Russia, China and Japan. Significant revision also includes photographs and textual discussion of around 50 new buildings. Written in a clear and engaging style, the text encou ..."
Landscape of Transformations(1st Edition) Architecture and Birmingham, Alabama by Professor MichaelW. Fazio Hardcover, 269 Pages, Published 2010 by Univ Tennessee Press ISBN-13: 978-1-57233-687-2, ISBN: 1-57233-687-0
"The expanded second edition of this heavily illustrated survey provides students of both art history and architecture with a worldwide introduction to the history of architecture."
"The Roman architect and engineer Vitruvius declared firmitas, utilitas, and venustas-firmness, commodity, and delight- to be the three essential attributes of architecture. These qualities are brilliantly explored in this book, which uniquely comprises both a detailed survey of Western architecture, including Pre-Columbian America, and an introduction to architecture from the Middle East, India, Russia, China, and Japan. The text encour ..."
"FROM THE FRONT FLAP (2003 edition):
570 photographs, including 300 in colour.
350 plans and line drawings.
In about 40 BCE the Roman architect and engineer Vitruvius declared firmitas, utilitas, and venustas -- firmness, commodity, and delight -- to be the three essential attributes of architecture. These qualities are brilliantly explored in this book, which uniquely comprises both a detailed survey of Western architecture, includin ..."
E-Study Guide for Buildings Across Time: An Introduction to World Architecture by MichaelW. Fazio, ISBN 9780073053042 by Cti Reviews, Cram101 Textbook Reviews, MichaelFazio Digital, 164 Pages, Published 2012 by Academic Internet Publishers ISBN-13: 978-1-4672-9943-5, ISBN: 1-4672-9943-X
"A Trilithon (or trilith) is a structure consisting of two large vertical stones (posts)
supporting a third stone set horizontally across the top (lintel). Commonly used in
the context of megalithic monuments. The most famous Trilithons are those of
Stonehenge in England and those found in the Megalithic temples of Malta,
which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Giza or Gizah is the third largest city in
Egypt. Being located on the w ..."
"Provenance; from the library of the Birmingham Medical Institute with its bookplate and minor library marks; includes a presentation bookplate from the Birmingham Medical Institute, breing presented by the authors. Edition; 3rd ed. Physical description; xxi, 989 p : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. Notes; Previous ed.: 1990. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Historical Review. Pathogenesis. Clinical Diagnosis. Natural Hi ..."
"Contributors from many fields (geography, landscape architecture, anthropology, economics, etc.) consider what happens when the apparently paradoxical concept of small town and change come together. Illustrated. 199p."
"Buildings Across Time offers a survey of world architecture both for students taking introductory courses and for the general reader simply interested in buildings. The authors have searched out the stories these buildings have to tell, considered the intentions of the people who built them, and examined the lives of those who used them. The text begins with prehistory and ends with early twenty-first century. It covers the Western trad ..."
"Authors have searched out the stories these buildings have to tell, considered the intentions of the people who built them, and examined the lives of those who used them."
"Buildings Across Time offers a survey of world architecture both for students taking introductory courses and for the general reader simply interested in buildings. The authors have searched out the stories these buildings have to tell, consid"