World Architecture: The Masterworks
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“One of the many appealing aspects of World Architecture is its gathering between two covers of disparate but remarkable buildings from across the centuries, many of them in exquisite full-page photographs.”― Wall Street Journal Will Pryce unveils a world of beauty and genius in this unparalleled, specially photographed survey of the world’s architectural masterpieces. More than 350 color photographs celebrate the finest buildings from over two thousand years of civilization: Hagia Sophia, the Gothic cathedrals of Europe, Islamic masterworks at Isfahan, the Taj Mahal, the Palace of Westminster, Gehry’s iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, and much more. There are some eighty buildings featured, more than forty of which receive in-depth attention in detailed photo essays. Pryce’s accompanying texts and commentaries provide an extra dimension of understanding for the contexts in which they were created, and of the evolution of architecture through history. 357 full-color photographs Review: A fine coffee table book - This book is about as good as they get when it comes to coffee table books. The color photography is excellent and a rather comprehensive collection of buildings, primarily related to the Western tradition of architecture, are included. The text is not overly memorable, but, then, the purpose of this book is not to educate, but to illuminate and it does that quite splendidly. Review: World Architecture Photography - Will Pryce's unique combination of passions as an architect and a photographer come together to create a stunning collection of photographs. Will's choice of lighting conditions shows that he is acutely aware of their ability to bring about the best of the building being photographed. As a photographer, I found this book at the highest standard of excellence. The set of buildings photographed has no omission that I can think of and their accompanying history well researched. I cannot even single out one of the memorable images in this book as I feel it'll be unjust towards the others.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 176 Reviews |
D**T
A fine coffee table book
This book is about as good as they get when it comes to coffee table books. The color photography is excellent and a rather comprehensive collection of buildings, primarily related to the Western tradition of architecture, are included. The text is not overly memorable, but, then, the purpose of this book is not to educate, but to illuminate and it does that quite splendidly.
E**Y
World Architecture Photography
Will Pryce's unique combination of passions as an architect and a photographer come together to create a stunning collection of photographs. Will's choice of lighting conditions shows that he is acutely aware of their ability to bring about the best of the building being photographed. As a photographer, I found this book at the highest standard of excellence. The set of buildings photographed has no omission that I can think of and their accompanying history well researched. I cannot even single out one of the memorable images in this book as I feel it'll be unjust towards the others.
K**M
Worth the money
My son is an architect and he loved the book
M**W
Haven't opened it yet, but my coffee table looks sophisticated AF
Fantastic book, haven’t opened it yet, but my coffee table looks sophisticated AF
G**K
Great Format!
Fabulous work 100 percent satisfied with it. very organized and composed. recommended
F**N
Gorgeous Book. Well worth it.
Gorgeous book. Got it as a gift for a friend, and still hear rave reviews
W**R
excellent
great book
N**L
I will love anything Architecture
I am biased. I will love anything Architecture.
A**W
Beau livre
Très beau livre pour les fans de l’architecture. Des chef d’oeuvres partout dans le monde
A**R
Architecture across space and time.
I really liked the superb quality of the photographs.The spread of the examples through time was impressive as was their geographical breadth.Will Pryces choice of examples was also outstanding Many thanks
D**.
Great book
Fabulous.....just fabulous 🤩
W**R
Excellent Present
This was bought as a Christmas present and was very much appreciated by my partner. Beautiful illustrations and information on works worldwide. A lovely book. Delivery was prompt and wrapping secure.
P**S
Quality and a good reference book.
Bought as a gift and really appreciated
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