About the book: 2022 / Architecture is the scenery in which the history of mankind unfolds. She sensitively responds to changes occurring in society, science and art. Architectural critic Maria Elkina has written a book that in a few evenings will give the reader an idea of ​​architecture from the origins of civilization to the present day. The author shares his observations, expanding the perception of this most important sphere, which combines functionality and beauty, social and aesthetic, unique and faceless. Where do architectural forms come from? How do designs become expressions of a worldview? How do cities differ from each other, and what makes them special? Fancy capitals created by medieval masons, powerful Roman vaults, flickering screens in Tokyo neighborhoods, utopian projects of cities of the future - first of all, visible imprints of their time. “Architecture. How to understand it" tells and shows what ideas are behind the most important buildings in the world and what inspired their creators. All examples are illustrated with graphics by the architect Sergei Tchoban. The publishing design is saved in PDF A4 format.