Abstractions in Space
- 64pages
- 3 heures de lecture
Book by William J.R. Curtis, Pulitzer Foundation For the Arts
4,7
William J. R. Curtis Livres
21 mars 1948
William J. R. Curtis est un historien de l'architecture dont les écrits se sont concentrés sur l'architecture du XXe siècle. Son travail est particulièrement reconnu pour son engagement à élargir le 'canon' traditionnel afin d'englober un éventail plus large d'architectes à l'échelle mondiale, offrant ainsi une compréhension plus inclusive de l'histoire de l'architecture. L'approche de Curtis met l'accent sur une perspective mondiale et les dialogues internationaux qui ont façonné le design moderne. Ses recherches approfondies et son analyse critique contribuent de manière significative à une appréciation plus profonde des mouvements architecturaux contemporains.
Modern Architecture Since 1900 - Second Edition
- 431pages
- 16 heures de lecture
This is the established standard book for 20th Century architecture. While technical, economic, social and intellectual developments are fully treated, the final emphasis is on individuals and on the qualities that give outstanding buildings their lasting value. The third edition incorporates new knowledge and research with a greater emphasis on regional identity and variety. Three new chapters on recent developments have been added as well as an improved illustration count 350 4-C and 44 B/W.
4,1Le Corbusier : ideas and form
- 240pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Le Corbusier has been one of the dominant forces in 20th-century architecture, and many of the forms he created have become archetypes of modernism. This book provides a comprehensive survey that puts Le Corbusier's career into a more balanced perspective.
4,0Mental Landscapes
- 47pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Arhitekt Edvard Ravnikar spominski kompleks na otoku Rab, 1953 =
Architect Edvard Ravnikar memorial complex on the island of Rab, 1953
- 95pages
- 4 heures de lecture
