Modern architecture: a very short introduction

Adam Sharr tells the story of how modern architecture developed and produced its powerful cultural images. Considering the new building materials and techniques which shaped the movement, such as innovations in steel and concrete and the advent of air conditioning, he concludes by asking whether con...

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Main Author: Sharr, Adam ca. 20./21. Jh (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [Oxford] Oxford University Press 2018
Edition:First edition
Series:Very short introductions
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Summary:Adam Sharr tells the story of how modern architecture developed and produced its powerful cultural images. Considering the new building materials and techniques which shaped the movement, such as innovations in steel and concrete and the advent of air conditioning, he concludes by asking whether contemporary architecture remains modern at heart
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:XX, 165 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9780198783442