The Story of Western Architecture - Revised Edition

by Bill Risebero

Taking history rather than aesthetics as a starting point, Bill Risebero to leads us through the development of the western world, looking at architecture as an expression of social and economic conditions and discussing not only what was built but how, why and by whom. This revised edition contains new material on Ancient Greece an Egypt and the more recent years of Postmodernism and urbanism, the New Right ideology of the Eighties and the rising environmental concerns of the Nineties. The author's many hundreds of lively and informative drawings and diagrams provide an attractive, informal and approachable illustration of The Story of Western Architecture.

Genres: Architecture, History, Nonfiction

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1979

Reviews

[Du · Rating 4 out of 5]

As with many books like this, the illustrations and the text are inseparable in telling the story. The impact of social and religious movements on building design is Werth researched and laid out. This is a fun book, that has depth to it.

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Architectural movements are beautifully described in relation to social developments and historical events.

Of interest here, as well, is the overt criticism of modern capitalism and failures of industrialized countries to protect societies, the environment, and global economies.

[Saud · Rating 5 out of 5]

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