Philip Wilkinson es un autor de obras de no ficción tanto para niños como para adultos. Su escritura profundiza en los ámbitos de la historia, las artes, la religión y la arquitectura. Los libros de Wilkinson son reconocidos por su estilo atractivo y su profundidad. Se dedica a investigar y presentar temas complejos de manera accesible.
A stunning visual guide to the world's best designs, 'Great Designs' provides a fascinating overview of the dynamic history of design from the 1860s onwards, tracing the development of modern designs, from sketches and prototypes to the final product.
The book explores the Yangtze River, a vital artery of China, spanning 6275 km from Tibet to the eastern lowlands. It delves into the river's unique wildlife, including endangered species, and highlights the vibrant human activities that depend on it for livelihood. Significant historical events, such as the Three Kingdoms wars and the Long March, are examined in relation to the river's influence. Additionally, the narrative addresses contemporary challenges, particularly the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, emphasizing its environmental and social implications, all complemented by stunning photographs and maps.
50 landmark buildings shown in stunning detail from America's greatest architectural genius.
Exploring Michelangelo's enduring relationship with the Medici family, this book highlights his artistic journey supported by Vatican patronage across multiple papacies. It features period artwork, insightful quotes, and photographs of artifacts, providing a rich visual and historical context to his work and influence.
Looks inside some of the world's most amazing buildings including the Colosseum in Rome, the Alhambra in Spain, the Imperial Palace in Bejing, the Houses of Parliament in London, the Opera House in Sydney and the Skydrome in Toronto. The book features cut-away illustrations to give readers an idea of how the building is laid-out, with peel-back pages to show the interior of these buildings.
This is a title in the Eyewitness Guides series, which combine 3-D photographs with clearly written text. This book aims to inspire readers to take a closer look at the places we live and work in, and discover why and how they are built and decorated as they are. From brushwood shelters to today's concrete jungle, tiled floors to the dome of St Pauls' Cathedral, it provides a display of the variety and beauty of buildings.
A stunning visual encyclopedia that takes you on a global journey to offer a compelling insight into the religions of the world Each of the world's religions comes brilliantly to life through superb photography and informative graphics All the history, culture and practices of each religion in a uniquely accessible format Researched and written by a team of experts
This illustrated volume presents facts about ancient Greek galleys, Viking longships, Spanish galleons, graceful clippers, ocean liners as well as many other nautical topics.
Immerse yourself in one of history's greatest empires and discover gladiator fights, emperors and some amazing buildings that still exist today.
What did Japanese mythology say about the beginning of the Universe? How did Oedipus become the classic tragic hero in Greek mythology? Who brought about the origin of death in Maori mythology? Combining vivid retellings of famous legends with over 1,000 illustrations of characters, famous artworks, and artefacts, Myths and Legends makes it easier than ever before to understand the stories that are central to every culture.
