"A History of Architecture in All Countries, Volume 1, 3rd ed." by James Fergusson is an exploration of buildings and structures around the world in history. Fergusson looks at how architecture has evolved over time and across different societies. The book opens by explaining how it will trace the origins and influences of architectural forms. In the author's view, this approach can help understand not just the art of building, but also how it reflects the goals and dreams of people from different backgrounds and time periods. It provides a detailed look at different architectural styles, starting with ancient Egyptian architecture, and showing the ideas and values that have shaped architectural achievements.
A History of Architecture in all Countries, Volume 1, 3rd ed. From the Earliest Times to the Present Day
By James Fergusson
Travel through time and across cultures to witness how the world's buildings and structures have mirrored the aspirations and innovations of humanity.
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About the AuthorJames Fergusson FRS was a Scottish architectural historian, mainly remembered for his interest in Indian historical architecture and antiquities. He was an important figure in the 19th-century rediscovery of ancient India. He was originally a businessman, and though not formally trained as an architect, designed some buildings and decorative schemes.
James Fergusson FRS was a Scottish architectural historian, mainly remembered for his interest in Indian historical architecture and antiquities. He was an important figure in the 19th-century rediscovery of ancient India. He was originally a businessman, and though not formally trained as an architect, designed some buildings and decorative schemes.
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