History & Criticism - Architecture, General & Miscellaneous Crafts & Hobbies, General & Miscellaneous Architecture, Decorating, Decorative Arts & Design - History
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Overview
In Behind Facades the reader is treated to an exclusive view of five of the world's architectural treasures, each a different building type - a cathedral, a palace, a theater, a castle, and a residence. At the turn of a page, magnificent facades open to reveal stunningly splendid interiors. Meticulously detailed panoramic illustrations present, at a glance, the defining architectural features of each of these remarkable structures: St. Peter's Cathedral, Rome; Buckingham Palace, London; the Paris Opera (now Opera Garnier), Paris; King Ludwig's Castle (Neuschwanstein), Bavaria; and Monticello, Virginia. In addition to the foldout double gatefolds, Behind Facades includes a wealth of full-color photographs and specially commissioned cross-sections, drawings, and floor plans - more than 100 in all. Complementing this visual feast is authoritative text illuminating the history of each building, with revealing anecdotes about the people and events involved in their creation.Through a combination of visual elements--photographs, drawings, cutaways, floor plans, expansive double gatefolds, and lively text--each of the five buildings profiled in this book is rendered in what adds up to a unique personal portrait. Featured are St. Peter's in Rome, Ludwig's Castle in Bavaria, Buckingham Palace, the Paris Opera, and Monticello.
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Booknews
A look inside five of the worlds greatest architectural treasures--St. Peter's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, the Paris Opera, King Ludwig's Castle, and Monticello--illustrated with floor plans, color photos, and fold-out color drawings. Explores the history of each structure and offers anecdotes about the people and events involved in its creation. For general readers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)From Barnes & Noble
Explore the architecture and design of five of the world's most famous architectural marvels: St. Peter's Cathedral, King Ludwig's Castle, Buckingham Palace, the Paris Opera, and Monticello in Virginia. At the turn of a page, each building's facade is lifted to reveal its splendid interiors in beautiful panoramic illustrations. 9" x 11 1/4". Color illus.Book Details
Published
September 1, 1995
Publisher
Macmillan Publishing Company, Incorporated
Pages
80
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780765104960