The Philip Johnson Glass House: An Architect in the Garden
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (610 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847848361 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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Maureen Cassidy-Geiger's new tome, The Philip Johnson Glass House: Architect in the Garden, charts the evolution of the house's 47-acre grounds in captivating detail . the multitude of design ideas on display at the Glass House is awe-inducing. "Located in New Canaan, the Philip Johnson Glass House is one of the world's best and most recognizable modernist structures. And now, thanks to Cassidy-Geiger's comprehensive book, we can all come away from it with a greater understanding of a master at work." -WALLPAPER MAGAZINE "What an elegant book Maureen Cassidy-Geiger has written and Skira Rizzoli Publicati
"The Johnson Glass House" according to jks. This is a complete look at the Johnson house as well as all the property it stands on. excellent photos from many angles.. Johnson did it best Always been a fan of the true moderns, that is why I went to Architectural school. Have read a lot of material about period this pulls it all together in one place. Completely enjoyed.. Five Stars Miss Lizard son in law loves it
Charles A. Maureen Cassidy-Geiger is an internationally recognized curator, scholar, and educator with expertise in European decorative arts, gardens, photography, and the history of architecture. Birnbaum, FASLA FAAR, is president and CEO of the Cultural Landscape Foundation in Washington, D.C.
New research reveals Johnson’s and Whitney’s interaction with the landscape and the evolution of the site from a five-acre parcel to a world-renowned gentlemanly estate for modern times. From its completion in 1949 to the present day, Philip Johnson’s Glass House has drawn cognoscenti and the curious from around the world to New Canaan, Connecticut, to experience what might be the most photographed modernist residence in America. The book chronicles how Philip Johnson and David Whitney, the architect and the plantsman, lived on the property for decades and used the landscape as an ever-changing canvas for their designs—the result