Modern Architecture: A Critical History (World of Art)

I had to order this book as an architecture coursebook.It is so extremely boring and dry that I can hardly read more than 3-4 pages in one go, although one chapter is usually only 5-10 pages. (would be 1 star)For the money it is absolutely worth it though, that's why it has 2 stars. The material covered is concise and to the point, but all of it is crammed into this tiny book, with only black-and-white, small pictures.For the money I paid for it I cannot complain, but I like my other books with bigger pictures and waffly text more, which I have purchased for the same amount of money second hand online.

The book is much more than a chronology of architecture. What makes it special is its tissue as a number of overlapping essays setting modern architecture in its historical, political and ideological context from a critical distance. The packaging in relative short chapters helps the reader to follow a complex and lively narrative.

Great present long read!

As expected, good edition of the classic book by Frampton. Pocket size to carry everywhere.

Bought this as a present. Looks a great book.

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Great

Great book, great writer