Companions to the History of Architecture, 4 Volume Set

Unprecedented in its in-depth coverage, and with over 500 illustrations, photographs, and architectural drawings the multi-volume <i>Companion to the History of Architecture</i> offers an indispensable resource on architectural thought and practice ranging from the 15^th century to the present day.<br /><br /> <ul> <li><b>AUTHORITATIVE:</b> Brings together an international team of over one hundred eminent historians, academics and practising architects </li> <li><b>USER-FRIENDLY:</b> Accessibly structured into volumes organized both chronologically and thematically, spanning the architecture of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Enlightenment periods, through to the 19^th, 20^th, and 21^st centuries </li> <li><b>INCLUSIVE:</b> Spans a broad and global range of issues, from the impact of war and religion on city architecture; its relationship with the public; and architecture and the sciences; to examples such as materials and Tectonic expression; Beaux-arts and the Gothic; and contemporary issues, such as contemporary architecture’s critical review of its cultural production, ecology, technological saturation, and ontological engagement with a world now largely urbanized  </li> </ul> <ul> <li><b>CUTTING-EDGE: </b>Reviews the most recent developments in the field, including theory and practice from the past ten years, along with likely future developments in the history of architecture</li> <li><b>MULTI-FORMAT:</b> Publishing simultaneously in print and online, providing an unparalleled reference work for students and scholars alike </li> </ul>