50 buildings you should know, paperback/isabel kuhl

Description The fifty buildings presented here in chronological order represent the most compelling, intriguing, and awe-inspiring structures from all over the world.

Along with the Pyramids of Cheops, the Parthenon, and the Colosseum, readers will learn about other masterpieces such as the Hagia Sophia in Turkey; Cambodias Temple Complex at Angkor Wat; the Potala Palace in Lhasa; and the Jewish Museum in Berlin.

Each entry features full color photographs of the structure along with informative text presented in a dynamic format.

Readers can find basic information about each buildings artistic relevance, style, and contextual history while timelines and sidebars offer additional notes about architectural periods and techniques.

About the Author ISABEL KUHL is an author and art historian based in Cologne, Germany.