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Firmly readable and collectible. 44 pages, text is in English. Soft cover w/ glossy card covers with cloth binding. Clean and Unmarked Text. Very good, like new condition, a sturdy modern book ~ Suitable for GIFT GIVING. No defects, other than slight wear from being stored or moved around the bookshop. ~ Reprinted directly from the original vintage/antique "design exhibition catalogue" advertisement brochure. Same as the original issue, meant as a representation styles of work possible by leading architects around the world. Includes: Industrial arts. All sorts of samples of architectural elements, building designs, interiors and exteriors, noted architects + designers. Generously illustrated showing buildings, designs, achitectural elements, styles, modern art, etc. Shows the boldness that ushered in the the Mid-Century Modern 20th century style, its historcical importance in urban landscapes. Ideal reference for architects, builders, enthusiasts, collectors, designers, restorers, period prop departments. Many building examples featured. ~ Overall a wonderful copy and informative resource. About the Exhibibion: Machine-Age Exposition was held on 16-28 May 1927 at 119 West 57th Street in New York, being advertised as the first event bringing together "architecture, engineering, industrial arts and modern art." ~ The exhibition was initiated by Jane Heap of The Little Review, a New York literary magazine, and organised along with Société des urbanistes, Brussels; U.S.S.R. Society of Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries; Kunstgewerbeschule, Vienna; Czlonkowie Group Praesens, Warsaw; Architects D.P.L.G, Paris; and Advisory American Section. ~ The artists committee of the exhibition included Alexander Archipenko, Robert Chanler, Andrew Dasberg, Charles Demuth, Muriel Draper, Marcel Duchamp, Josef Frank, Hugh Ferriss, Louis Lozowick, André Lurçat, Elie Nadleman, Man Ray, Boardman Robinson, Charles Sheeler, Ralph Steiner, Szymon Syrkus and L. Van der Swallmen. ~ Represented countries: United States, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Poland and Soviet Union. ~ The catalogue contains a panorama of European and American architecture and art, with photo documentation, and following articles: "Foreword: Architecture of this Age" by Hugh Ferriss, "The Aesthetic of the Machine and Mechanical Introspection in Art" by Enrico Prampolini, "Machine and Art" by Alexander Archipenko, "The Americanization of Art" by Louis Lozowick, "French Architecture" by André Lurçat, "Architecture Opens Up Volume" by Szymon Syrkus, "Machine-Age Exposition" by Jane Heap, "The Poetry of Forces" by Mark Turbyfill, and "Modern Glass Construction" by Frederick L. Keppler. . It would make a great gift for the fan in your life, even if that's you. ~ We appreciate your consideration of one of our books, art prints or novelty items. We strive to offer fast, courteous and professional service to all our patrons. Reading is one of life's great pleasures. ~ Please inquire for further details, our items arrive shrink wrapped and well packed. ~ Thank you for stopping by. 44 p.
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