Modern Architecture Since 1900
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Since its first publication in 1982, Modern Architecture Since 1900 has become established as a contemporary classic. Worldwide in scope, it combines a clear historical outline with masterly analysis and interpretation. Technical, economic, social and intellectual developments are brought together in a comprehensive narrative which provides a setting for the detailed examination of buildings. Throughout the book the author's focus is on the individual architect, and on the qualities that give outstanding buildings their lasting value. For the third edition, the text has been radically revised and expanded, incorporating much new material and a fresh appreciation of regional identity and variety. Seven chapters are entirely new, including expanded coverage of recent world architecture. Described by James Ackerman of Harvard University as 'immeasurably the finest work covering this field in existence', this book presents a penetrating analysis of the modern tradition and its origins, tracing the creative interaction between old and new that has generated such an astonishing richness of architectural forms across the world and throughout the century. Review: Very complete book. Very helpful - I just started reading it but seems to be very complete. Then it's written by Curtis he exposes very well the content and he shows very details of the architecture movements. It has been very helpful in my thesis and it will be very interesting after that to learn more about the pre modernism movements and architects. It has arrived in excellent conditions. Recommend it because it gives you a wide look to modern architecture Review: Brilliant book - Great book has all you need for this type of book
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 336 Reviews |
P**A
Very complete book. Very helpful
I just started reading it but seems to be very complete. Then it's written by Curtis he exposes very well the content and he shows very details of the architecture movements. It has been very helpful in my thesis and it will be very interesting after that to learn more about the pre modernism movements and architects. It has arrived in excellent conditions. Recommend it because it gives you a wide look to modern architecture
M**E
Brilliant book
Great book has all you need for this type of book
A**R
Five Stars
The only book you need to get through life as an architect
J**E
Great resource for my architectural philosophy module!
I've read a lot of these chapters thoroughly for my architectural course. I find the narrative can often be quite dense, and perhaps not as direct as I would have liked. It does however have great visuals to aid the descriptions which helps a lot when I've got a whole day of reading ahead of me!
A**R
Good
Good
A**R
Five Stars
Was on brilliant condition couldn't ask for any better thanks.
A**R
Still great
The cover is different but the book is still great.
M**H
Five Stars
Excellent product just what I was looking for.
J**E
Important book
Important book for architects
O**O
Muito Bom, bem cuidado e bem escrito.
Muito bom. Estou ainda lendo mas o texto tem me surpreendido . Vale a pena!
J**Q
El mejor libro del tema, una enciclopedia de la arquitectura moderna
Perfectamente ordenado cronológicamente, excelentes textos introductorios y división de los temas lo hace muy ameno y claro. Las imágenes están bien seleccionadas. Mirada muy sintética de la arquitectura moderna en TODO el mundo. Uno de los básicos para el tema. Recomiendo la edición de pasta dura por el grueso del libro podría maltratarse fácilmente con la blanda Muy contento con tenerlo para cualquier consulta
A**C
Bel libro
L'ho preso su richiesta del docente universitario però è un bel libro
C**5
histoire de l'architecture
Contenu en rapport avec les attentes du titre. Lecture pas trop technique pour être abordé par un non professionnel. Excellent rapport qualité prix pour ce grand classique du sujet.
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