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Architectural Theory: Volume II - An Anthology from 1871 to 2005

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ISBN / ASIN1405102608
ISBN-139781405102605
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This second volume of the landmark Architectural Theoryanthology surveys the development of architectural theory from theFranco-Prussian war of 1871 until the end of the twentieth century.The entire two volume anthology follows the full range ofarchitectural literature from classical times to presenttransformations.

  • An ambitious anthology bringing together over 300 classic andcontemporary essays that survey the key developments and trends inarchitecture
  • Spans the period from 1871 to 2005, from John Ruskin and thearts and crafts movement in Great Britain through to thedevelopment of Lingang New City, and the creation of a metropolisin the East China sea
  • Organized thematically, featuring general and sectionintroductions and headnotes to each essay written by a renownedexpert on architectural theory
  • Places the work of “starchitects” like Koolhaas,Eisenman, and Lyn alongside the work of prominent architecturalcritics, offering a balanced perspective on current debates
  • Includes many hard-to-find texts and works never previouslytranslated into English
  • Alongside Volume I: An Anthology from Vitruvius to 1870,creates a stunning overview of architectural theory from earlyantiquity to the twenty-first century

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