Architecture in Details. A Guide to the Styles and Epochs of World Architecture

"Architecture in Details" — is a guide to architectural styles from different epochs. The chapters are arranged in chronological order: from ancient Egypt to the early 19th century. Each architectural style is examined in the context of history, providing a comprehensive understanding of how the style formed, why certain materials were chosen for construction, and what the architect's role was. One of the features of the book is its unique illustrations taken from architectural treatises of the 18th and 19th centuries, dictionaries, and topographical studies. Moving from chapter to chapter, you will embark on a journey through architectural styles spanning several millennia — simultaneously getting to know both examples of pre-Columbian civilization and masterpieces of Romanesque style, Gothic, and Baroque.