Keiichi Tahara: Architecture Fin-de-Siècle
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (697 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3836530570 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 966 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-24 |
| Language | : | English, French, German |
DESCRIPTION:
Texts by Riichi Miyake accompany Tahara’s pictures to describe the buildings’ floor plans, designs, and the broader context of their dreamlike environments.Text in English, French, and German. With an eye attuned to the style’s organic detailing, he surveys its floral patterns, vine-like balustrades, and the soft, hollow interiors that seem to summon us into some primordial place.Drenched in sunshine or draped in dramatic shadows, Tahara’s pictures excel in evoking not only the unrivalled aura of these buildings but also the particular, fin-de-siècle spirit of their age, caught on the axel of a century, and characterized by reflection and yearning, as much as technological, philosophical, and political advance. Floral buildingsArt Nouveau marvels across Europe At the turn of the 20th century, architecture took an imaginative leap. From the glamorous facade of the Grand Hotel Europa to the elaborate sweep of a staircase or the perfect poise of a single chandelier, Tahara captures the intricate details as much as the holistic
Considered one of architectures great photographers, he has won many awards, including the Nipce award in 1988. 1948) was educated at the University of Tokyo (1972) and the cole des Beaux-Arts in Paris (1979). . Miyakes publications include Weaving Culture, Creating Culture (2005) and Saint-Gobain (2010). His series include Louvre (1995); Les Anges de Croatie (1995); lOpra de Garnier (1996); Egypt (1997); Piemonte (2000
Miyakes publications include Weaving Culture, Creating Culture (2005) and Saint-Gobain (2010). Considered one of architectures great photographers, he has won many awards, including the Nipce award in 1988. After working as a professor at Shibaura Institute of Technology, Universit de Lige, Keio University, and Conservatoire National des Arts et Mtiers in Paris, he is currently professor at Fuji Womens University in Sapporo. His series include Louvre (1995); Les Anges de Croatie (1995); lOpra de Garnier (1996); Egypt (1997); Piemonte (2000); the Museum of Isl