Andrew Leach

What Is Architectural History?

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ISBN 13:
9780745644578
author:
Andrew Leach
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Polity
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
196
Dimensions:
21.8 x 14.3 x 1 centimetres (0.2
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£19.99

Description

What is Architectural History? explores the fundamental questions and challenges faced by architectural historians since the discipline's emergence in the late nineteenth century. The author examines how historical evidence is translated into historical narrative, and whether architectural history can be useful for practicing architects.

The book considers three key approaches to historical knowledge of architecture: within art history, as an historical specialisation, and within architecture itself. Leach argues that these approaches have been productive, leading to a rich diversity of methods for exploring architecture historically.

Read alongside introductory surveys of western and global architectural history, this book will provide valuable insights into the perspectives, frames, and intentions behind architectural projects. It is an essential resource for graduate students and established architectural historians seeking to understand the current state of the field.

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