Architecture in the 20th Century
This chronological overview delves into the clash of aesthetic and commercial ambitions, exploring the work of renowned architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Antoni Gaudí, Frank O. Gehry, Shigeru Ban, and many others, alongside lesser-known names from around the world. With 31 chapters organized chronologically, this comprehensive volume captures the ideas, trends, and transitions that shaped the architectural landscape of the 1900s. Lavishly illustrated with large-format photos, drawings, and floor plans, it provides a deep understanding of the century's architectural evolution.
This chronological overview delves into the clash of aesthetic and commercial ambitions, exploring the work of renowned architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Antoni Gaudí, Frank O. Gehry, Shigeru Ban, and many others, alongside lesser-known names from around the world. With 31 chapters organized chronologically, this comprehensive volume captures the ideas, trends, and transitions that shaped the architectural landscape of the 1900s. Lavishly illustrated with large-format photos, drawings, and floor plans, it provides a deep understanding of the century's architectural evolution.
W 10 x H 14 x D 1.9 in
- 8.7 lb
- 600 pages
- Printed in Bosnia & Herzegowina
- Released on 10/23/20
- Hardcover
- ISBN: 9783836570909
- Published By Taschen
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