Kenzo Tange

Kenzo Tange

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Author: Robin Boyd
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: George Braziller New York, 1962

Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: No markings

Kenzo Tange: Makers Of Contemporary Architecture presents a critical examination of the influential Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, whose innovative designs fused traditional Japanese aesthetics with the principles of modernism. Robin Boyd, a renowned architectural critic, chronicles Tange's significant contributions, including his iconic Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and the dynamic Yoyogi National Gymnasium. This volume illustrates Tange's profound impact on the global architectural landscape, detailing his unique approach to form and function. Boyd's insightful analysis uncovers the philosophical underpinnings of Tange's work, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of his enduring legacy. The book argues for Tange's pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of 20th-century architecture.

Author: Robin Boyd

Published: 1962, George Braziller New York

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Description

Author: Robin Boyd
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: George Braziller New York, 1962

Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: No markings

Kenzo Tange: Makers Of Contemporary Architecture presents a critical examination of the influential Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, whose innovative designs fused traditional Japanese aesthetics with the principles of modernism. Robin Boyd, a renowned architectural critic, chronicles Tange's significant contributions, including his iconic Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and the dynamic Yoyogi National Gymnasium. This volume illustrates Tange's profound impact on the global architectural landscape, detailing his unique approach to form and function. Boyd's insightful analysis uncovers the philosophical underpinnings of Tange's work, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of his enduring legacy. The book argues for Tange's pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of 20th-century architecture.