‘ARCHITECTURE. A Historical Perspective’ is a history-by-theory and theory-by-history book helps its reader make sense of the chaotic multitude of world architecture through time.
In contrast to other history books this book is brief but to the point, perceiving architecture as part of human civilisation. Its’ focus on issues such as: &lis concept and form or matter the most important ‘component’ of architecture?&r, &lhow close is architecture to spectacle?&r, &lis less really more?&r
