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Brazil: Modern Architectures in History (Reaktion Books - Modern Architectures in History)
Richard J. Williams
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Set against a backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty, Brazil's striking Modernist architecture has long garnered international acclaim. But these well-known works are not fully reflective of the built environment of Brazil, and in this volume, Richard Williams unearths the surprisingly rich and influential architectural heritage of Brazil. Spanning the period from the 1930s to the present, Williams focuses on key issues such as the use of historic architecture, the importance of leisure and luxury, the role of the favela as a backdrop and inspiration for development, the growth of cities, and the legacy of Brazil's Modernist architecture. He examines the ... Read more
Set against a backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty, Brazil's striking Modernist architecture has long garnered international acclaim. But these well-known works are not fully reflective of the built environment of Brazil, and in this volume, Richard Williams unearths the surprisingly rich and influential architectural heritage of Brazil. Spanning the period from the 1930s to the present, Williams focuses on key issues such as the use of historic architecture, the importance of leisure and luxury, the role of the favela as a backdrop and inspiration for development, the growth of cities, and the legacy of Brazil's Modernist architecture. He examines the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861894007
SKU
V9781861894007
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Ref
99-15
About Richard J. Williams
Richard J. Williams is Senior Lecturer and Director of the Graduate School of Arts, Culture and Environment at the University of Edinburgh. He is also the author of After Modern Sculpture (2000) and The Anxious City (2004), and is a regular contributor to architecture and design journals.
Reviews for Brazil: Modern Architectures in History (Reaktion Books - Modern Architectures in History)
With this unbiased though not dispassionate history covering the 1930s to the present, Richard Williams considers Brazilian architecture's modernity within an expanded framework of Brazil's cultural and political movements. In this way, he breaks through the frozen narratives of Brazilian history, questioning canonical definitions of modernity, and taking into account the complexities of this vast country. Brazil is a hugely ... Read more