The Australian Ugliness
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Robin Boyd
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Text Publishing, 2010
Edition: Limited Numbered Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: No 189 of 500 copies.
The Australian Ugliness presents a searing critique of post-war Australian architecture and design. Robin Boyd argues against the pervasive featurism that he identifies as a superficial application of decorative elements without genuine design integrity. This influential work uncovers the cultural anxieties and colonial cringe that shaped the nation's built environment, advocating for a distinct and authentic Australian aesthetic. Boyd's incisive commentary illustrates the societal implications of design choices, challenging readers to reconsider their surroundings. The book details a compelling vision for a more thoughtful and original approach to national identity expressed through its structures.
Author: Robin Boyd
Published: 2010, Text Publishing
Author: Robin Boyd
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Text Publishing, 2010
Edition: Limited Numbered Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: No 189 of 500 copies.
The Australian Ugliness presents a searing critique of post-war Australian architecture and design. Robin Boyd argues against the pervasive featurism that he identifies as a superficial application of decorative elements without genuine design integrity. This influential work uncovers the cultural anxieties and colonial cringe that shaped the nation's built environment, advocating for a distinct and authentic Australian aesthetic. Boyd's incisive commentary illustrates the societal implications of design choices, challenging readers to reconsider their surroundings. The book details a compelling vision for a more thoughtful and original approach to national identity expressed through its structures.