История архитектуры

Sentence structures. The architectural treatises which shaped our world

If you’ve ever wondered what goes through architects’ minds when they design buildings, you’ll be happy to know that there’s no shortage of brilliant reading material to satisfy your curiosity. Wading through the archives at your local library may prove fruitful to your endeavour, but it won’t give you the instant gratification that Architecture Theory will.

This book brings together all of the most important and influential essays about architecture was written since the Renaissance, copiously illustrated and neatly organized chronologically by country. From Alberti and Palladio to Le Corbusier and Koolhaas, the best treatises by architecture’s greatest masters are gathered here, each accompanied by an essay discussing its historical context and significance. This is the all-in-one, must-have book for anyone interested in what architects have to say about their craft.

The comprehensive overview that will help transform even the most uninformed novices into well-informed connoisseurs!

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Bibliotheca Universalis — Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, democratic price!

Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible, open-minded publishing. Bibliotheca Universalis brings together more than 100 of our all-time favourite titles in a neat new format so you can curate your own affordable library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia.

Bookworm’s delight — never bore, always excite!

Architecture & Arts documents the innovations brought about by painters, sculptors, designers, writers, photographers, and filmmakers, as well as creators from the widest variety of artistic circles and expressive styles, into the field of architecture. At the same time, it reveals the digressions of architects into the visual arts, a discipline that has shared with architecture a common project of a radical, at times visionary, aesthetic transformation of reality. The volume includes works by Malevich, Cartier-Bresson, Steichen, Terragni, Depero, Fritz Lang, Le Corbusier, Gehry, Rossi, Piano, and Oldenburg, to name a few. This richly illustrated volume offers a complete overview of architects and artists from the historic avant-gardes (Futurism, Suprematism, Constructivism, Dadaism, Neoplasticism, Expressionism, Surrealism, and the modern movements until the postwar period) to the contemporary world, starting from Informal-Spatialist work and continuing with Situationism, Brutalism, Pop Art, Minimalism, and Post modernism to the present day.

Collection of constructions, both civil and sacred buildings, ranges from pre-Christian basilicas to buildings dating from the early 19th century, and includes such gems as the cathedrals of St. Peter and Chartres, the Paris Opera House, and the Taj Mahal. Fully illustrated.

L'art de la Russie Ancienne s'épanouit durant plus de 700 ans, du Xème au XVIIème siècle. Profondément marquée par l'empreinte religieuse, son évolution est étroitement liée au christianisme et aux finalités du culte orthodoxe. Très vite, les bâtisseurs russes manifestent un authentique génie créateur, marqué par l'élégance et l'harmonie des proportions. Il ne faut pas attendre longtemps pour voir surgir les principaux chefs-d'œuvre de l'époque kiévienne (Xe-XIIIe siècles), à commencer par les cathédrales Sainte-Sophie de Kiev et de Novgorod, puis la Dormition de Vladimir.
Au XIIIe siècle, l'irruption des Mongols oblige les Russes à se replier sur eux-mêmes. La renaissance artistique s'amorce au XVe siècle, sous l'égide du prince de Moscou qui impose son autorité à l'ensemble du pays et fait de sa ville une métropole aussi bien politique qu'artistique et culturelle. Le XVIIe siècle est marqué par un essor remarquable de l'architecture civile, dont témoignent encore de nombreux palais et demeures princières. Le règne de Pierre le Grand signe la rupture avec l'art traditionnel : le tsar impose les modèles occidentaux et enracine définitivement la Russie dans l'histoire architecturale du reste de l'Europe.
La présente étude se propose de recenser les caractéristiques nationales de l'architecture de la Russie ancienne et de présenter les chefs-d'œuvre de tous ordres produits jusqu'à la fin du XVIIe siècle. L'iconographie, somptueuse et entièrement inédite, témoigne avec éloquence de la maîtrise et des dons artistiques des Russes. Une attention particulière est apportée aux bâtiments de bois, dont il subsiste de nombreux exemples dans les régions du Nord.

Véra Traimond est docteur en Histoire et maître de conférences à l'Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales, où elle enseigne l'Histoire de l'Art Russe.

L'art de la Russie Ancienne s'épanouit durant plus de 700 ans, du Xème au XVIIème siècle. Profondément marquée par l'empreinte religieuse, son évolution est étroitement liée au christianisme et aux finalités du culte orthodoxe. Très vite, les bâtisseurs russes manifestent un authentique génie créateur, marqué par l'élégance et l'harmonie des proportions. Il ne faut pas attendre longtemps pour voir surgir les principaux chefs-d'œuvre de l'époque kiévienne (Xe-XIIIe siècles), à commencer par les cathédrales Sainte-Sophie de Kiev et de Novgorod, puis la Dormition de Vladimir.
Au XIIIe siècle, l'irruption des Mongols oblige les Russes à se replier sur eux-mêmes. La renaissance artistique s'amorce au XVe siècle, sous l'égide du prince de Moscou qui impose son autorité à l'ensemble du pays et fait de sa ville une métropole aussi bien politique qu'artistique et culturelle. Le XVIIe siècle est marqué par un essor remarquable de l'architecture civile, dont témoignent encore de nombreux palais et demeures princières. Le règne de Pierre le Grand signe la rupture avec l'art traditionnel : le tsar impose les modèles occidentaux et enracine définitivement la Russie dans l'histoire architecturale du reste de l'Europe.
La présente étude se propose de recenser les caractéristiques nationales de l'architecture de la Russie ancienne et de présenter les chefs-d'œuvre de tous ordres produits jusqu'à la fin du XVIIe siècle. L'iconographie, somptueuse et entièrement inédite, témoigne avec éloquence de la maîtrise et des dons artistiques des Russes. Une attention particulière est apportée aux bâtiments de bois, dont il subsiste de nombreux exemples dans les régions du Nord.

Véra Traimond est docteur en Histoire et maître de conférences à l'Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales, où elle enseigne l'Histoire de l'Art Russe.

The must-have architecture manual. A century of great buildings and their creators

This is the be-all-end-all reference work for architecture in the 20th century. From Frank Lloyd Wright to Antoni Gaudí to Frank O. Gehry to Shigeru Ban and all the best stuff in between, it’s all here. The chronologically organized chapters put it all into perspective, illustrated by hundreds of large-format photos as well as a plenitude of drawings and floor plans. The biographical appendix covers all of the century’s greatest architects, including today’s new talents. An indispensable reference work and an absolute must for all lovers of architecture!

This is the be-all-end-all reference work for architecture in the 20th century. From Frank Lloyd Wright to Gaudi to Frank O. Gehry to Shigeru Ban and all the best stuff in between, it's all here. The chronologically organized chapters put it all into perspective, illustrated by hundreds of large-format photos as well as a plenitude of drawings and floor plans. The biographical appendix covers all of the century's greatest architects, including today's new talents.

This special expanded edition, presented in two volumes packaged in a slipcase, brings our classic title up to date with coverage up until the present day, more colour photos, more architect biographies, and new insights on recent architectural trends and movements.

This book is the first of its kind to discuss the history of the Balkan Peninsula from late antiquity to the height of the Ottoman era by focusing on architecture as its principal gauge. In doing so, it transcends various established conventions in scholarship to present the architectural heritage in the Balkans in a manner that is accessible and comprehensible.

Throughout the book architecture is viewed as a function of distinctive needs (social, political, religious), distinctive means (economic, technical know-how, material availability) and distinctive goals (aesthetic, propagandistic, protective). As a result, the book covers the full range of architectural enterprises, from simple residential buildings, to public monumental structures; from fortifications, to utilitarian buildings (cisterns, bridges, etc).

The urban context of architecture is emphasized, while its role in rural settings is used as a gauge of other distinctive phenomena.

Illustrated with several hundreds of photographs and drawings, most of them specially commissioned, the book presents a generally unknown body of material in a distinctive, unprecedented manner.

See more than 350 of the world's greatest buildings come to life in the most spectacular way!

A world of beauty and genius is unveiled in this comprehensive architecture book. Discover the world's most incredible buildings, from the ancient world to the present day.

From the Louvre and the Colosseum to the Sydney Opera House and the Gherkin, this book offers a truly visual worldwide survey of global architecture. Bursting with breathtaking photography and informative entries on more than 350 of the world's most famous buildings, Architecture: A Visual History gives you an unspoilt view of their fascinating features.

This accessible reference book will transport you to the most impressive and iconic buildings on earth:

- 500 photographs and 13 CGI artworks that dissect magnificent buildings around the world
- Clear explanations and cross-sections of each building, along with exquisite photography of specific details
- Close-up, detailed photographic reference to the architectural "vocabulary" of the period

Explore the Architectural Wonders of the World

Page after page is dedicated to significant architectural movements, biographies of famous architects and in-depth examinations of their masterpieces. See how and why certain features were common during specific time periods and how these amazing buildings have stood the test of time. Unique specially-commissioned CGI artworks throughout the book showcase more than 10 specific buildings, including The Pantheon and the White House.

This stunning guide gives you a closer look at contemporary global architecture as well as sustainable green buildings. It's the perfect gift for architecture students, practising architects, or anyone with an interest in architecture, design, engineering, or art.

About the Author:

Jonathan Glancey is an architectural critic, author and broadcaster. He was Architecture and Design Editor of the Independent (1989-97) and Architecture and Design Critic of the Guardian (1997-2012). He currently writes for BBC World and the Daily Telegraph, and other publications. His books include The Story of Architecture and Lost Buildings. He is an honorary fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects, RIBA.

From the pyramids to the Guggenheim Museum, discover how these groundbreaking structures changed the course of architecture through the ages.

Architecture evolves in response to man’s technological advances and environmental demands. Driven by these developments, architects can be seen as the most innovative of artists. In twenty-five beautifully illustrated chapters, this volume for general readers and architecture lovers alike identifies the most important advancements in the field of architecture, and demonstrates how these innovations influenced the development of architecture. Chapters focus on topics such as monuments to the dead and places of worship; domes; pillars and arches; towers from Pisa to Eiffel; stadia and theaters; palaces and skyscrapers. Readers will learn about the introduction of glass, steel, iron, and concrete; how buildings express ideas; and the rediscovery of antiquity. Arranged chronologically, these chapters can be studied individually to deepen our understanding of particular aspects of architecture or as a whole—to appreciate the ever changing patterns of architectural advancement.

Водонапорная башня УЗТМ – один из самых известных в мире образцов промышленной архитектуры советского конструктивизма. Архитектурный образ башни создан уральским архитектором Моисеем Рейшером. Башня запланирована ключевой градостроительной доминантой в проекте рабочего поселка Уральского машиностроительного завода (УМЗ) архитектором Петром Оранским в 1928 году. Высота башни 35 метров. Книга повествует об истории создания башни, ее конструктивно-технологическом решении, истории ее строительства и жизни до сегодняшнего дня. Издание призвано актуализировать значимость проекта и найти возможные пути сохранения и преобразования значимого объекта мирового культурного значения.

Дом физкультуры является одним из лучших образцов спортивного сооружения начала 1930-х годов, возведенного в формах конструктивизма, оригинальная объемно-пространственная композиция которого характеризуется единством функционального и образного решения. Книга повествует об истории создания комплекса, конструктивно-технологическом решении, истории его строительства и жизни до сегодняшнего дня. издание призвано актуализировать значимость проекта и найти возможные пути сохранения и преобразования значимого объекта мирового культурного значения

Городок чекистов – неофициальное название «Жилкомплекса НКВД», бытовавшее среди горожан, которое, однако, точно отразило тенденцию, существовавшую в европейском зодчестве с конца XIX века и распространившуюся на территории Страны Советов в виде многообразия советских способов расселения, таких как соцгород, город-сад, индустриальный город. В объемно-пространственной композиции Городка чекистов прочитываются принципы европейского градостроительного функционализма.

Книга повествует об истории создания комплекса, его месте в истории проектирования соцгородов, о каждом объекте комплекса, истории его строительства и жизни до сегодняшнего дня. Издание призвано актуализировать значимость проекта и найти возможные пути сохранения и преобразования значимого объекта мирового культурного значения.

Книга посвящена ансамблю институтов Физиотерапии и Профзаболеваний, также известному, как «Медгородок».

Этот комплекс является памятником архитектуры эпохи конструктивизма. Сложная система междуэтажных связей и сквозных коридоров, оригинальные решения внутреннего пространства, атрибуты строительных приемов и оформления интерьеров в стилистике конструктивизма обусловили включение ансамбля в «Мировой каталог архитектуры современного движения». Книга повествует об истории создания ансамбля, его уникальности, и градостроительной значимости.

Издание призвано привлечь внимание к жизни памятника сегодняшнего дня и найти возможные пути сохранения объекта мирового культурного значения. 

Издание продолжает книжную серию ARCHIVE в рамках которой, редакция планирует публикацию выдающихся произведений архитектуры советского авангарда. Стратегические партнеры проекта «Уральский центр архитектуры современного движения» и Do.Co.Mo.Mo.Ural.

The global upheavals that took place over the course of the 20th century provoked an incredible metamorphosis of western art. The abundance of creative productivity during this century revolutionised the art world, breaking down barriers and resulting in an extraordinary proliferation of artistic currents. In this brilliant work, the author presents the essential disciplines and different artistic movements that accompanied the political, cultural, ideological, and social upheavals of the 20th century.