On Adam's House in Paradise, Second Edition: The Idea of the Primitive Hut in Architectural History
Rykwert, Joseph
ISBN 10: 026268036X ISBN 13: 9780262680363
Published by MIT Press, 1981
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On Adam's House in Paradise "takes off backward through history hunting for Adam's house, the original image. En route, with wry wit and charm, Rykwert singes every generation of architectural theoreticians back to Vitruvius, but he manages to illuminate their efforts and their immolations."—Charles Moore, Progressive Architecture
This new edition of On Adam's House in Paradise (first published by the Museum of Modern Art) incorporates all the original illustrations and several new ones, as well as additional text by the author.
About the Author: Joseph Rykwert is Paul Philippe Cret Professor of Architecture Emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Title: On Adam's House in Paradise, Second Edition:...
Publisher: MIT Press
Publication Date: 1981
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 2nd Edition