Ornament is Crime: Modernist Architecture
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (937 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0714874167 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Eschewing chronology, they consistently place buildings from different places and times together on the same page, eliciting unexpected connections and formal dialogues."—AnOtherMag"A much-needed re-evaluation of Modernist architecture Breathing life into Modernist work past and present, reflecting on its ideals and infused with a furious aversion to the perils of unnecessary ornament An impressive volume."—Ham & High (Hampstead & Highgate Express)"Opens up the modernist canon to include both contemporary buildings and lesser-known examples from around the world
An unprecedented homage to modernist architecture from the 1920s up to the present dayOrnament Is Crime is a celebration and a thought-provoking reappraisal of modernist architecture. The book proposes that modernism need no longer be confined by traditional definitions, and can be seen in both the iconic works of the modernist canon by Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, and Walter Gropius, as well as in the work of some of the best contemporary architects of the twenty-first century. This book is a visual manifesto and a celebration of the most important architectural movement in modern history.
Matt Gibberd is a Founding Director of The Modern House, a London-based property company selling Britain's finest design-led housing. Matt has an MA in History & Art History from the University of Edinburgh. He comes from a family of architects, and is the grandson of the celebrated Modern Movement architect Sir Frederick Gibberd. He graduated from the Uni
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