The modern functional building / Adolf Behne ; introduction by Rosemarie Haag Bletter ; translation by Michael Robinson

Behne, Adolf (1885-1948). Bletter, Rosemarie Haag. Getty Research Institute for the History of Art and the Humanities

ISBN 10: 0892363649 / ISBN 13: 9780892363643

Published by Santa Monica, Calif. : Getty Research Institute for the History of Art and the Humanities, 1996

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Fine copy in the original color-printed, stiff-card wrappers. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Series; Texts & documents. Physical description; 273 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. Notes; Translation of the original German published: Munich : Drei Masken Verlag, 1926. List of author's works: p. 239-261. Includes bibliographical references (p. 226-231) and index. Translation of Der moderne Zweckbau. Munich : Drei Masken Verlag, 1926. Contents; No longer a facade / but a house -- No longer a house / but shaped space -- No longer shaped space / but designed reality. Summary; This text on German architectural theory, written in 1923, sought to clarify the ideals and complexities of German modernism - especially the distinction between functionalism, rationalism, and utilitarianism. It should be of value to those interested in this phase of the modern discourse. Subjects; Functionalism (Architecture). Architecture, Modern 20th century. Architecture, Modern 20th century Germany. Architecture History 20th century. Architecture - [20th Century - Europe - 1920s]. Architecture, Modern. Modern Architecture. Buildings. Functionalism Germany. Architecture Theory and criticism. Architecture Germany (1900-1924). Architectural structure & design. History of art / art & design styles. Germany. Inter-war period, (1918-1939). Architecture / History / General. Architecture ; History of. ; Germany. Behne, Adolf. Genres; Bibliography. Illustrated. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 241800

Bibliographic Details

Title: The modern functional building / Adolf Behne...

Publisher: Santa Monica, Calif. : Getty Research Institute for the History of Art and the Humanities

Publication Date: 1996

Binding: Soft cover

Edition: First Edition.

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Synopsis:

Adolf Behne (1885-1948) was one of the most incisive and eloquent theorists of modernism. His critique of the Bauhaus aided in changing the direction of that institution, and his assault on expressionist tendencies helped turn German architectural theory in a more sachlich, or practical, direction. The Modern Functional Building, written in 1923, clarifies the ideals of German modernism at their very inception, especially the crucial distinction between functionalism, rationalism, and utilitarianism. This seminal text conveys the grit and complexity of early modernist aspirations and will be essential reading for anyone interested in this phase of the modern discourse.

About the Author:

Michael F. Robinson is associate professor of history at the University of Hartford.