Architecture: From Prehistory to Postmodernity

by Discontinued 3PD, Isabelle Hyman

"Written in exceptionally clear yet imaginative prose by two distinguished architectural historians." —Paul Goldberger, The New York Times Book Review This highly regarded, exceptionally well-written book brings to life the entire sweep of architectural history, and its greatest buildings, from the prehistoric era to the present. For over 15 years readers have relied on this incomparable work for its lucidity, originality, splendid illustrations, and nuanced interpretation of architecture. Now in its Second Edition, the top-selling history of architecture is better than ever with an updated introduction, new insights based on recent research, improved illustrations including eight additional pages in color, and above all a new chapter—on the most significant and controversial works of contemporary architecture from 1980 to 2000 —that proposes challenges for the future.

Genres: Architecture, Nonfiction, Textbooks, History, Art, Reference, Urbanism

648 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[Zane · Rating 4 out of 5]

I use this book for all my architecture history exams. A lot of information, except the 20th century. a lot of very significant periods and movements are not even mentioned. It lacks a bit wider view on the history of architecture in other parts of the world in the 20th century, it only mentions USA, a bit of Europe and only a few paragraphs of Scandinavia.

Photo's are of a very good quality, the 'why' of a movement through the history is very well explained.

[Stacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tons of good information and articulation of important works. Kind of a tough read for undergraduates, but it makes you look up vocab. I would like to see a 2nd book on Architecture after 1980's