The Villa As Hegemonic Architecture
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Reinhard Bentmann And Michael Müller
Binding: Hardback
Published: HUMANITIES PRESS, 1992
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Spine slightly bruised. Internally sound, clean and bright copy.
The Villa As Hegemonic Architecture presents a rigorous analysis of the villa's historical and cultural significance, arguing its role as a powerful symbol within societal power structures. This scholarly work chronicles how architectural forms, particularly the villa, have been instrumental in manifesting and reinforcing dominant ideologies across different eras. Bentmann and Müller meticulously detail the evolution of the villa, illustrating its transformation from a private dwelling to an emblem of social and political authority. The text uncovers the intricate connections between architectural design, class distinction, and the assertion of control, offering a critical perspective on the built environment. This insightful study provides a compelling examination of architecture's capacity to shape and reflect hierarchical systems.
Author: Reinhard Bentmann And Michael Müller
Binding: Hardback
Published: HUMANITIES PRESS, 1992
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Spine slightly bruised. Internally sound, clean and bright copy.
The Villa As Hegemonic Architecture presents a rigorous analysis of the villa's historical and cultural significance, arguing its role as a powerful symbol within societal power structures. This scholarly work chronicles how architectural forms, particularly the villa, have been instrumental in manifesting and reinforcing dominant ideologies across different eras. Bentmann and Müller meticulously detail the evolution of the villa, illustrating its transformation from a private dwelling to an emblem of social and political authority. The text uncovers the intricate connections between architectural design, class distinction, and the assertion of control, offering a critical perspective on the built environment. This insightful study provides a compelling examination of architecture's capacity to shape and reflect hierarchical systems.