At the End of the Century: One Hundred Years of Architecture

Richard Koshalek; Elizabeth A.T. Smith; Celik Zeynep

ISBN 10: 0810919869 / ISBN 13: 9780810919860

Published by Harry N. Abrams, 1998

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this is a coffee table book Language: eng Language: eng.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: At the End of the Century: One Hundred Years of Architecture
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0810919869
• ISBN 13: 9780810919860
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New

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Synopsis

A comprehensive study of the world's most significant architects and structures of the twentieth century focuses on the complex relationship between innovation and tradition, as well as the impact of technology on architecture. 10,000 first printing. BOMC, QPB, & History.

Reviews

This thick catalog presents seven thematic essays by leading scholars and commentators on 20th-century architecture, covering such topics as Latin America, Japan, urbanism, regionalism, and "The Exhibitionist House." The essays vary in usefulness and value, from Beatriz Colomina's pungent commentaries on modern housing prototypes presented at international exhibitions to Anthony Vidler's highly abstract treatment of the space-time continuum. The authors have taken pains to include as much regionalist material as possible; indeed, the character of modern architecture morphs from internationalism into regionalism under the impact of this fair-sized volume. The result is a more politically correct treatment of modern architecture. The catalog accompanies an exhibition of the same name that will appear at leading museums around the world over the next two years, but the text will limit the book's appeal to serious readers.?Peter S. Kaufman, Boston Architectural Ctr.
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