The Architects Who Made London
定價：698 元
NT $ 698
- 作者：Maxwell (INT)，Palin，Will/ Hutchinson
- 出版社：Baker & Taylor Books
- 出版日期：2015-06-02
- 語言：英文
- ISBN10：190571145X
- ISBN13：9781905711451
- 裝訂：精裝 / 普通級
They shape the skyline, line the streets, and give one of the world's greatest cities its timeless, distinctive character. In this essential, easy-to-use guidebook, London's magnificent
architectural jewels are revealed as spectacular innovations, achievements in both engineering and inspiration.
Author Will Palin explores the most notable buildings in London and examines the work of key architects such as Inigo Jones, Christopher Wren, Robert Adam, John Nash, Charles Barry, and George Gilbert Scott. Detailed photographs and architect's drawings illuminate each building's grandest features, and also draw attention to lesser-known aspects of these architectural wonders. With a small, handy format, and 30 clear maps, plus directions to each building, The Architects Who Made London is the ideal companion for exploring the city firsthand or from afar.
Author Will Palin explores the most notable buildings in London and examines the work of key architects such as Inigo Jones, Christopher Wren, Robert Adam, John Nash, Charles Barry, and George Gilbert Scott. Detailed photographs and architect's drawings illuminate each building's grandest features, and also draw attention to lesser-known aspects of these architectural wonders. With a small, handy format, and 30 clear maps, plus directions to each building, The Architects Who Made London is the ideal companion for exploring the city firsthand or from afar.
