A History of Western Architecture
by David Watkin
Taste attributes: documentaryhistoricalslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearemotive & stirringsocial commentary
Boxlist takeA grounded, slow-paced non-fiction book: weighty and inventive. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
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Pace: very slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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About This Book
"The third edition of this standard reference work has been substantially revised and expanded to take account of the latest developments in architectural history, as well as being completely redesigned.".
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- Author
- David Watkin
- Published
- 1986
- Pages
- 656
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- Open Library
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