Architecture and the American Dream
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In this riveting study, Craig Whitaker reinterprets the American architectural landscape as the manifest vision of our collective conscience. Asserting that the built environment is shaped largely by... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0517703785
ISBN13:9780517703786
Release Date:November 1996
Publisher:Clarkson Potter
Length:308 Pages
Weight:1.66 lbs.
Dimensions:9.8" x 1.3" x 7.5"
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praise for Architecture and The American Dream
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Excellent book exploring the specific way our culture has influenced architecture and urban design in American cities. Amusing and interesting. the images are plentiful, illustrating all the authors ideas clearly
The True American Architecture
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
"We admire a building or a group of buildings because they express, how subtly, certain images and ideas we have about ourselfs." This book is the only book a young studying architect will ever need. It will make a great addition to your library, even if you have never been interested in Architecture before
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