Louis I. Kahn: In the Realm of Architecture (Architecture/Design Series) - Tapa blanda

Brownlee, David B.; De Long, David G.

 
9780500280256: Louis I. Kahn: In the Realm of Architecture (Architecture/Design Series)

Sinopsis

The buildings created by Louis Kahn have become the very signature of the modernist aesthetic and his unique vision has permanently changed the direction of American architecture.

This detailed, definitive and profusely illustrated account illuminates the work and philosophy of one of the 20th century's most influential practitioners, teachers and thinkers in architecture.

Drawings, floorplans and a biographical chronology make this a valuable reference as well as a highly enjoyable volume.

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Acerca del autor

Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.

De la contraportada

Louis I. Kahn is considered one of the 20th century's greatest architects and teachers. This volume presents some of his most renowned buildings and projects, including the Salk Institute, the Kimbell Art Museum, the Yale Center for British Art and the National Assembly complex at Dacca, Bangladesh. Six essays addressing different dimensions of Kahn's work and his philosophy of architecture are accompanied by drawings, floorplans and commissioned photographs. A biographical chronology and select bibliography conclude the book.

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