Theories and Manifestoes of Contemporary Architecture
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Book Overview
The second half of the 20th Century witnessed an outburst of theories and manifestoes that explored the possibilities of architecture: it's language, evolution and social relevance. The many 'crises in architecture' and emerging urban and ecological problems questioned the current orthodoxy: Modernism was criticised, questioned and overthrown, only to be extended, subverted and revivified. The result was a cascade of new theories, justifications and...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0470014695
ISBN13:9780470014691
Release Date:February 2006
Publisher:Wiley-Academy
Length:378 Pages
Weight:1.26 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.4" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
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Theories and Manifestoes of Contemporary Architecture
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
good collection of essays and ideas about the meaning of Architecture through different authors along the 20th century. It's not a dictionary nor gives the whole understanding of the overlaping of styles, but shows condensed points of view about various topics.
important writings at a glance
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This little green book is like an encylopedia of contemporary famous architects' writings and is a good source for students or layman with not much architectural theory background.
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