Architecture is most intimately intertwined with o...

Architecture is most intimately intertwined with our life. A building boom is inevitably accompanied by cultural prosperity. Thus the Greek Golden Age witnessed the erection of temples that demonstrate superb craftsmanship, and the Italian Renaissance landscape is dotted with architectural jewels, especially in the form of cathedrals and basilicas. Modern Europe and North America are embracing new urban architecture, which is, so to speak, representative of modern European and North American culture.