The Story of Architecture

Architecture, which most unfailingly reflects cultural and technological developments at all stages of civilization, is quite exciting as it is the most concrete image of human history. An exciting journey from caves and reed huts to basilicas, from cathedrals to skyscrapers, from Bernini to Corbusier and Gaudi. And architecture continues its journey today. Supported by photographs, drawings, maps, and plans, The Story of Architecture includes research on Western architecture; explanations of structure, function, history, and meaning. Divided into two main sections, the first section of the book covers the basic concepts of architecture, function, structural principles, and design elements; the second section deals with the development of Western architecture as a whole from prehistoric times to the present day. This work, which provides easy reading with its simple language as well as 400 illustrations and drawings, is not only about the past and present of architecture but also of humanity.