The book deals with one of the most dynamic periods in the history of European and American structural art, during which the foundations of modern architectural theory are developed, new constructions are discovered, the centers of major European cities are extensively reshaped, and new ones are created.

At the same time, the new social and economic realities following the industrial revolution, as well as the new technologies, are accompanied by a broad reflection on art and gradually emerge along with many new types of buildings, new architectural styles, which culminate, in the early 20th century, in entirely new forms.

The understanding of the facts of this period, both in the broader theoretical reflection and in the field of application, is a key tool for grasping the evolution of architecture, which will lead to the emergence of modern creation.