Beginning Again with the Classical Orders reconsiders well-established understandings of the ancient Greek Corinthian, Doric, and Ionic architectural orders. Antonios Thodis examines their uses in temples, material remains, and ancient literat...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 01-May-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: RIBA Publishing, ISBN-13: 9781915722584)
As more groups take ownership of the buildings, spaces and services that matter to them, architects are being asked to work in new ways. As more groups take ownership of the buildings, spaces and services that matter to them, archit...Loe edasi...
The Takkiyya Muavin al-Mulk is a building complex in the city of Kermanshah in western Iran, dedicated to the annual commemoration of the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali at the Battle of Karbala in 680, an event of seminal significance to Shii Isla...Loe edasi...
Attempts the first systematic overview of the Ellora cave temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, excavated between 600–1000 CE that are a stunning testament to ancient Indian art.Ellora attempts the first systematic overv...Loe edasi...
New commercial opportunities were seized as church controls ended, with fast-growing urban populations demanding space for their dead. The results were magnificent: new combinations of layout, planting and myriad memorials arose, reflecting the ecle...Loe edasi...
How do you restore churches and sacred spaces after the devastation of confessional violence and warfare? This study analyses how this was achieved and the multiple agents involved, amidst the on-going political upheaval and Catholic renewal in the L...Loe edasi...
Highly illustrated fascinating local exploration of Bradfords historic churches. Will be of interest to all those who live in or are visiting this city....Loe edasi...
A fascinating exploration of Leicestershires and Rutlands historic churches, will be of interest to all those who live in or are visiting these attractive counties in England....Loe edasi...
Sari: The Warren Moon Series in Art and Archaeology
(Ilmumisaeg: 14-Apr-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: University of Wisconsin Press, ISBN-13: 9780299355203)
Recent major excavations at a variety of sites associated with Hermogenes have refreshed, invigorated, and refined our understanding of this important Hellenistic architect. Here, in the first volume dedicated to him in more than two decades, new ev...Loe edasi...
From laying the first stone to sculpting the final statue, An Ancient Greek Temple reveals the astonishing craftsmanship behind one of historys most iconic architectural achievements. Through detailed cutaway illustrations and clear, engaging text,...Loe edasi...
Excavation at Hereford Cathedral took place in 1993, prior to the construction of the Mappa Mundi Museum and new archive library. This revealed extensive remains, some potentially dating back to the 7th/8th century, including timber-built buildings a...Loe edasi...
Architects and artists have always acknowledged over the centuries that Rome is rightly called the »eternal city«. Rome is eternal above all because it was always young, always »in its prime«. Here the buildings that defined the West appeared over m...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 26-Mar-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: The History Press Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781837051816)
A richly illustrated and comprehensive guide, this volume explores over 1,450 cathedrals and abbeys across Britain, detailing their architecture, history, liturgy, and monastic life while highlighting their enduring religious and cultural significan...Loe edasi...
This book examines the adaptive reuse of Roman Catholic churches through twenty-five case studies from Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. It addresses the complex intersection of theology, heritage conservation, and contemporary social...Loe edasi...
A fascinating exploration of Lincolnshires historic churches. Will be of interest to all those who live in or are visiting this attractive county in England....Loe edasi...
