Without Rhetoric - An Architectural Aesthetic 1955-1972
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Alison & Peter Smithson
Binding: Paperback
Published: Architectural Association, 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Wear and tanning of external cover; pages in good condition; signed on internal cover by previous owner
This seminal work of architectural criticism presents a rigorous examination of design principles that shaped the mid-20th century. It chronicles the influential aesthetic philosophies developed by its renowned authors, offering a clear-eyed perspective on the evolution of modern architecture between 1955 and 1972. The text argues for a direct, unadorned approach to building, challenging prevailing decorative trends and advocating for a functional yet profound architectural language. Readers will discover the intellectual foundations of a movement that redefined urban spaces and residential structures. This volume instructs on the critical thinking behind significant post-war architectural developments, making it an essential read for students and practitioners alike.
Author: Alison & Peter Smithson
Binding: Paperback
Published: Architectural Association, 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Wear and tanning of external cover; pages in good condition; signed on internal cover by previous owner
This seminal work of architectural criticism presents a rigorous examination of design principles that shaped the mid-20th century. It chronicles the influential aesthetic philosophies developed by its renowned authors, offering a clear-eyed perspective on the evolution of modern architecture between 1955 and 1972. The text argues for a direct, unadorned approach to building, challenging prevailing decorative trends and advocating for a functional yet profound architectural language. Readers will discover the intellectual foundations of a movement that redefined urban spaces and residential structures. This volume instructs on the critical thinking behind significant post-war architectural developments, making it an essential read for students and practitioners alike.