On Adam's House in Paradise; The Idea of the Primitive Hut in Architectural History

Joseph Rykwert

ISBN 10: 087070513X / ISBN 13: 9780870705137

Published by Museum of Modern Art; Distributed By New York Graphic Society, Greenwich, Conn, New York, NY, 1972

The Museum Of Modern Art Papers On Architecture; B&W Illustrations & Photographs; 221 pages; Ex-Library copy with usual identifiers. Rubbing (shelf wear) to covers. Wear to cover edges, minor. Good overall condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings on text pages. ; - We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence. Seller Inventory # HVD-42503-A-0

Synopsis:

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.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

About the Author: Joseph Rykwert is Paul Philippe Cret Professor of Architecture Emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania.

Bibliographic Details

Title: On Adam's House in Paradise; The Idea of the...
Publisher: Museum of Modern Art; Distributed By New York Graphic Society, Greenwich, Conn, New York, NY
Publication Date: 1972
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Edition: 1st Edition (Unstated).