Read more reviews about Modern Architecture Since 1900. highly recommends Modern Architecture Since 1900. Modern Architecture Since 1900 is often used as a History text in undergraduate architecture schools, but also tends to become part of an architect's reference library. Almost every page has a photograph or drawing and many of the photos are in color. The book is a definitive volume that comes in at just under 700 glossy pages. The book reads as a journey from one movement to the next with clear and concise descriptions of the projects and ideas although, occasionally Curtis gets caught up in architectural jargon. William Curtis is careful to acknowledge the different critiques of the movements and to describe how those critiques affected the progression of architectural thought. Admittedly, Le Corbusier was one of the most important architects of the era and deserves significant coverage, but we wonder if his work is over-represented in the volume.
Curtis was educated at the Courtauld Institute of Art, London (First Class Honors, 1970), and Harvard. Curtis seems particularly interested in broadening the 'canon' to include a wider range of architects working across the world. Corb's work appears throughout the volume in a number of chapters. Curtis is an architectural historian whose writings have focused on twentieth century architecture.
While Curtis covers the major movements and works of architecture from the 1900s, it is clear that he takes a liking to the work of Le Corbusier. Modern Architecture Since 1900 covers all of the major movements and styles in architecture up through the mid-1990s. Rather than focus a single volume on the entire history of architecture, Curtis has narrowed the content of this book down to a bit less than 100 years of architecture. Unfortunately, this book is out of print, but you may be able to find a used copy online. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.This article includes affiliate links and Archtoolbox earns from qualifying purchases. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents and worn corners. The item is very worn but continues to work perfectly. c.650 illustrations, 300 in color.Ĭhoose your shipping method in Checkout. The third edition incorporates much new knowledge and a fresh appreciation of regional identity and variety.
Throughout the book, the author's focus is on the individual architect, and on the qualities that give outstanding buildings their lasting value. Worldwide in scope, the book combines a clear historical outline with masterly analysis and interpretation. Since its first publication in 1985, Modern Architecture Since 1900 has become established as a contemporary classic.
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