Architecture. The Art of Understanding

Architecture is thousands of names of famous architects and numerous nameless masterpieces of world architecture. Walking through the streets of cities, we stop in front of a building we like, trying to learn at least a little about its creator and the style in which it was built. Want to easily understand all styles, epochs, and names? This beautifully illustrated guide: will introduce you to the art of world architecture in all its diversity of styles and sections. It will provide the opportunity to embark on a fascinating journey through time, tracing the entire history of architectural development from prehistoric times to the early 20th century, and discover how and why its forms changed and which great architects played a significant role in this. It will reveal the secrets of architectural styles.