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Architecture After Modernism
Diane Ghirardo
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Description for Architecture After Modernism
Paperback. An examination of the architectural world and its theories since the late 1960s in the context of social and political issues. It looks at a broad survey of buildings, but focuses on specific "megaprojects" as examples for discussion. It also considers the work of lesser-known designers. Series: World of Art S. Num Pages: 240 pages, 166 illustrations, 40 in colour. BIC Classification: 3JJPK; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; AM; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 209 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 512.
Since the Modern Movement began to be challenge in the late 1960s, architecture has followed a number of widely divergent paths. In this thoughtful and eloquent book, Diane Ghirardo examines the architectural world of the late twentieth century and its theories in the crucial context of social and political issues. Within a survey of a broad range of buildings, she focuses on specific 'megaprojects' as paradigms for discussion. In the realm of public space, she argues, the key questions are raised by the Disney empire and its amusement parks; in domestic space, by the IBA in Berlin, with projects ranging ... Read more
Since the Modern Movement began to be challenge in the late 1960s, architecture has followed a number of widely divergent paths. In this thoughtful and eloquent book, Diane Ghirardo examines the architectural world of the late twentieth century and its theories in the crucial context of social and political issues. Within a survey of a broad range of buildings, she focuses on specific 'megaprojects' as paradigms for discussion. In the realm of public space, she argues, the key questions are raised by the Disney empire and its amusement parks; in domestic space, by the IBA in Berlin, with projects ranging ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Series
World of Art S.
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500202944
SKU
V9780500202944
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Reviews for Architecture After Modernism
'A wonderful world-wide survey' - Choice