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Modern Architecture Since 1900

by William J.R. Curtis
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Modern Architecture Since 1900
Modern Architecture Since 1900

Comprehensive guide to global modern architectural evolution.

Whether you're an architecture student, a professional, or just someone fascinated by the shapes of the world around you, "Modern Architecture Since 1900" is a treasure trove of insight. It's not just a historical account; it's an exploration into the why and how behind the buildings that define our landscape. Curtis doesn't just list buildings; he unfurls the story of their creation, offering a perspective that resonates with anyone seeking to understand the dialogue between space, time, and design.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Modern Architecture Since 1900

by William J.R. Curtis
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ISBN: 9780714833569
Authors: William J.R. Curtis
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Date of Publication: 1996-06-27
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Art
Related Topics: Architecture, Design, Art History
Goodreads rating: 4.1
(rated by 1201 readers)

Description

Since its first publication in 1982, Modern Architecture Since 1900 has become established as a contemporary classic. Worldwide in scope, it combines a clear historical outline with masterly analysis and interpretation. Technical, economic, social and intellectual developments are brought together in a comprehensive narrative which provides a setting for the detailed examination of buildings. Throughout the book the author's focus is on the individual architect, and on the qualities that give outstanding buildings their lasting value. For the third edition, the text has been radically revised and expanded, incorporating much new material and a fresh appreciation of regional identity and variety. Seven chapters are entirely new, including expanded coverage of recent world architecture. Described by James Ackerman of Harvard University as "immeasurably the finest work covering this field in existence", this book presents a penetrating analysis of the modern tradition and its origins, tracing the creative interaction between old and new that has generated such an astonishing richness of architectural forms across the world and throughout the century.
 

Comprehensive guide to global modern architectural evolution.

Whether you're an architecture student, a professional, or just someone fascinated by the shapes of the world around you, "Modern Architecture Since 1900" is a treasure trove of insight. It's not just a historical account; it's an exploration into the why and how behind the buildings that define our landscape. Curtis doesn't just list buildings; he unfurls the story of their creation, offering a perspective that resonates with anyone seeking to understand the dialogue between space, time, and design.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.