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對於人類文明的禮讚
【Manmade Wonders of the World】
《世界人造奇觀》
@英國DK原文書
@全彩精裝/336頁
@超大版面26.0 x 30.8cm
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本書涵蓋有史以來最著名、最壯觀、最有趣的建築物或古蹟，從古老的英國巨石陣到印度的泰姬瑪哈陵，從金門大橋到胡佛水壩。
英國藝術史學家暨BBC電視節目主持人Dan Cruickshank為本書撰寫序言，接著帶領讀者一個大洲接著一個大洲，探索並描繪不同文明創造標誌性建築時，所展現的創造力和想像力，以及不同地區的人們如何應對類似的挑戰，例如從中國的長城到中美洲城市的城牆，其目的都是為了將敵人拒之門外。
《世界人造奇觀》運用令人嘆為觀止的照片、插圖(平面圖和剖面圖)，輔以對於相關歷史、建築及其背後獨特故事的描述，作為人類數千年來所建立的世界的全面禮讚。
Discover the most incredible man-made wonders, from Stonehenge to Burj Khalifa, with this unparalleled catalogue of the most amazing, famous, and intriguing buildings and monuments ever created by humans. Manmade Wonders of the World features a range of structures from buildings to monuments, statues, and bridges, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Hoover Dam.
It opens with a foreword by Dan Cruickshank and then takes the reader on a continent-by-continent journey, exploring and charting the innovations, ingenuity, and imagination employed by different cultures to create iconic buildings such as the Great Pyramid of Giza. This truly global approach reveals how humans tackled similar challenges, such as keeping the enemy out, in vastly different parts of the world, from the Great Wall of China to the defensive walls of Central American cities. Illustrations show floorplans and cutaway views, while explanations cover the history, architecture, and unique stories behind their construction. Featuring breathtaking images, Manmade Wonders of the World is a complete celebration of the world humans have built over thousands of years.
