1000 Monuments of Genius

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Architecture, Public, Commercial, or Industrial Buildings, General Art, Art Technique
Cover of the book 1000 Monuments of Genius by Christopher E.M. Pearson, Parkstone International
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Christopher E.M. Pearson ISBN: 9781783109418
Publisher: Parkstone International Publication: November 24, 2014
Imprint: Parkstone International Language: English
Author: Christopher E.M. Pearson
ISBN: 9781783109418
Publisher: Parkstone International
Publication: November 24, 2014
Imprint: Parkstone International
Language: English

Since the mythical Tower of Babel, humans have continuously tried to erect monuments to match their oversized egos. With ancient ziggurats, the Taj Mahal or the Empire State Building, man has for centuries demonstrated his force by raising structures for purposes both religious and profane. As international cultural statements without words, symbols of a peoples values devotion, patriotism, power symbols of a civilisationÊs grandeur, these monuments still fascinate and attract an ever-growing public who is captivated by the createvity and ingenuity of these architects and stonemasons. Their historical message goes far beyond mere art history, for they tell us of the lives and evolution of the peoples of the past, as does the Parthenon in Athens, many times destroyed, rebuilt, reused, attacked, pillaged, and restored once again today. This work, featuring 1000 monuments chosen from around the globe, retraces human history, the techniques, styles, and philosophies necessary for the construction of so many splendours over the centuries, providing a panorama of the most celebrated monuments while evoking the passion of their makers. The reader can explore the changing values of humanity through the edifices it has built and understand these structures as triumphs of humankind

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Since the mythical Tower of Babel, humans have continuously tried to erect monuments to match their oversized egos. With ancient ziggurats, the Taj Mahal or the Empire State Building, man has for centuries demonstrated his force by raising structures for purposes both religious and profane. As international cultural statements without words, symbols of a peoples values devotion, patriotism, power symbols of a civilisationÊs grandeur, these monuments still fascinate and attract an ever-growing public who is captivated by the createvity and ingenuity of these architects and stonemasons. Their historical message goes far beyond mere art history, for they tell us of the lives and evolution of the peoples of the past, as does the Parthenon in Athens, many times destroyed, rebuilt, reused, attacked, pillaged, and restored once again today. This work, featuring 1000 monuments chosen from around the globe, retraces human history, the techniques, styles, and philosophies necessary for the construction of so many splendours over the centuries, providing a panorama of the most celebrated monuments while evoking the passion of their makers. The reader can explore the changing values of humanity through the edifices it has built and understand these structures as triumphs of humankind

More books from Parkstone International

Cover of the book 1000 Acuarelas de los Grandes Maestros by Christopher E.M. Pearson
Cover of the book Le Cubisme by Christopher E.M. Pearson
Cover of the book Pollock by Christopher E.M. Pearson
Cover of the book Renaissance Paintings by Christopher E.M. Pearson
Cover of the book 1000 Sculptures of Genius by Christopher E.M. Pearson
Cover of the book Malewitsch by Christopher E.M. Pearson
Cover of the book Le Livre des Merveilles by Christopher E.M. Pearson
Cover of the book Top 5 Masterpieces vol 1 by Christopher E.M. Pearson
Cover of the book Modigliani by Christopher E.M. Pearson
Cover of the book Hiroshige by Christopher E.M. Pearson
Cover of the book Schiele by Christopher E.M. Pearson
Cover of the book Arcimboldo by Christopher E.M. Pearson
Cover of the book Klee by Christopher E.M. Pearson
Cover of the book Monet by Christopher E.M. Pearson
Cover of the book Arts du Viêtnam by Christopher E.M. Pearson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy