Screen LibraryThe library : a world history /
Throughout the ages, book collections have served to symbolize their owners culture and learning, and the wealthy and powerful have spent lavishly on buildings to house them. In its highest form the library became a total work of art, combining painting, sculpture, furniture and architecture into se...
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Thames & Hudson,
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| Publisher Address: | London : |
| Publication Dates: | [2013] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Throughout the ages, book collections have served to symbolize their owners culture and learning, and the wealthy and powerful have spent lavishly on buildings to house them. In its highest form the library became a total work of art, combining painting, sculpture, furniture and architecture into seamless, dramatic spaces. The finest libraries are repositories not just of books, but of learning, creativity and contemplation; they embody some of the highest achievements of humankind. This book recounts that history in text and images of truly outstanding quality. |
| Item Description: | "With 292 illustrations, 275 in colour". |
| Carrier Form: | 320 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 32 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 310-315) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780500342886 (hardback) : 0500342881 |
| Index Number: | Z721 |
| CLC: |
G259.19-64 TU242.3-09 |
| Call Number: | TU242.3-09/C188 |
| Contents: | Lost beginnings : libraries in the ancient world -- Cloisters, codices and chests : libraries in the Middle Ages -- Cupboards, chains and stalls : libraries in the 16th century -- Walls, domes and alcoves : libraries in the 17th century -- Angels, frescoes and secret doors : libraries in the 18th century -- Iron stacks, gas lights and card catalogues : libraries in the 19th century -- Electricity, concrete and steel : libraries in the 20th century -- The future of libraries in the electronic age. |