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Christoph Thoenes (1928–2018)

Author of Architectural Theory: From the Renaissance to the Present

8 Works 416 Members 2 Reviews

About the Author

Includes the names: Christof Thoenes, Christof Thoenes, Christof Thoenes, Dr.

Works by Christoph Thoenes

Architectural Theory: From the Renaissance to the Present (2003) — Editor; Introduction — 283 copies

Raphael: 1483-1520 (2005) 114 copies

Saint Peter's: The Story of a Monument (1995) — Composer — 7 copies

Saint Peter in the Vatican. The mosaics and the sacred space (2011) 6 copies

Neapel und Umgebung (1983) 3 copies

Sostegno e adornamento (1998) 1 copy

Michelangelo. The Complete Paintings, Sculptures And Architecture 1 copy

Raffaello 1 copy

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Birthdate: 1928-12-04
Date of death: 2018-10-21
Gender: male
Nationality: Germany
Occupations: architectural historian

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Architectural Theory (Midi Series) by Christoph Thoenes

This book is really a history of architectural theory - which is no bad thing. It pulls from some of the greats such as Vignola, Pugin and Koolhaas. Fascinating read with many contemporary drawings, illustrations and pictures

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Works: 8
Members: 416
Popularity: #58,580
Rating: 3.9

Reviews: 2
ISBNs: 40
Languages: 7

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