Architecture. Universal History of Architecture

Architecture shapes our entire life: it creates not only the appearance of the city but also a person's feeling in their space. Like any other art, architecture is extremely diverse: over its centuries-long history, many directions and styles have emerged.... A huge contribution to the development of architecture was made by the Frenchman Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. He developed an original, creative method for the restoration of medieval buildings. He restored such Romanesque and Gothic architectural complexes as the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, Chartres Cathedral, and Carcassonne. Additionally, Viollet-le-Duc wrote numerous witty and intriguing art history articles. This book will introduce you to the best of them. Both the amateur and the connoisseur of architecture will be delighted by the detailed overview of medieval architecture, as well as the vibrant and expressive illustrations.