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Wege der Moderne / Ways to Modernism: Josef Hoffmann, Adolf Loos und die Folgen / and Their Impact
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Description for Wege der Moderne / Ways to Modernism: Josef Hoffmann, Adolf Loos und die Folgen / and Their Impact
Hardcover. Highlights two central approaches: Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956) wanted a comprehensive aestheticization of all spheres of life, while Adolf Loos (1870-1933) interpreted architecture and design as a functional background. This book illustrates the key works of Hoffmann and Loos - as well as those of their predecessors such as Otto Wagner. Editor(s): Thun-Hohenstein, Christian; Boeckl, Matthias; Witt-Dorring, Christian. Num Pages: 336 pages, 587 colour illustrations, 587 farb. Abb. BIC Classification: ACXD2; AMB; AMX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 278 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1684.
The catalogue for the exhibition at the MAK (Austrian Museum for Applied Art/Contemporary Art in Vienna) focuses on two fundamental approaches of the Moderne movement in an antithetic comparison, including the preceding history and after-effects to this day: Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956) and Adolf Loos (1870-1933) represent opposing reactions to the basic problems of modern civilization, which were triggered by the process of industrialization and democratization. Two different concepts for a modern way of life were created: Hoffmann promoted a comprehensive aestheticization of all spheres of life, while Loos interpreted architecture and design as the functional background for the development of ... Read more
The catalogue for the exhibition at the MAK (Austrian Museum for Applied Art/Contemporary Art in Vienna) focuses on two fundamental approaches of the Moderne movement in an antithetic comparison, including the preceding history and after-effects to this day: Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956) and Adolf Loos (1870-1933) represent opposing reactions to the basic problems of modern civilization, which were triggered by the process of industrialization and democratization. Two different concepts for a modern way of life were created: Hoffmann promoted a comprehensive aestheticization of all spheres of life, while Loos interpreted architecture and design as the functional background for the development of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Birkhauser
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
1683g
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Basel, Switzerland
ISBN
9783035609219
SKU
V9783035609219
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99-1
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Christoph Thun-Hohenstein, Wien; Christian Witt-Doerring, Wien; Matthias Boeckl, Wien
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