The story of buildings : world architecture from the pyramids to the Sydney Opera House
Dillon, Patrick, 1962-2018
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From straw huts to skyscrapers, palaces to arts centres, 'The Story of Buildings' takes us on a journey across continents and over centuries. Patrick Dillon selects some of the most iconic buildings from around the world including the Parthenon, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Taj Mahal, the Forbidden City, the Bauhaus, Crystal Palace, the Sydney Opera House and the Pompidou Centre, and tells the remarkable human story behind each of them. Stephen Biesty's detailed, intricate cross-sections allow us to see inside these incredible structures and appreciate the inspiration of their creators.
Main title:
The story of buildings : world architecture from the pyramids to the Sydney Opera House / written by Patrick Dillon ; illustrated by Stephen Biesty.
Imprint:
London : Walker Books and Subsidiaries, [2018]
Collation:
95 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 29 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2014.
Audience:
Juvenile.
ISBN:
9781406381689 (pbk)
Dewey class:
690
Language:
English
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BRN:
2657560
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