Architecture after Modernism by Diane Ghirardo

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An examination of the architectural world and its theories since the late 1960s in the context of social and political issues. It looks at a broad survey of buildings, but focuses on specific "megaprojects" as examples for discussion. It also considers the work of lesser-known designers.

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Architecture after Modernism by Diane Ghirardo

Since the Modern Movement began to be challenge in the late 1960s, architecture has followed a number of widely divergent paths. In this thoughtful and eloquent book, Diane Ghirardo examines the architectural world of the late twentieth century and its theories in the crucial context of social and political issues. Within a survey of a broad range of buildings, she focuses on specific 'megaprojects' as paradigms for discussion. In the realm of public space, she argues, the key questions are raised by the Disney empire and its amusement parks; in domestic space, by the IBA in Berlin, with projects ranging from new structures to rehabilitation and residents' self-build. Her text ranges world-wide, and she considers the work of lesser-known designers and women architects as well as famous international stars.
'A wonderful world-wide survey' - Choice
Diane Ghirardo is a professor of architecture at the University of Southern California. She is also the author of several books and essays on architectural history and theory.
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ISBN 13 9780500202944
ISBN 10 050020294X
Title Architecture after Modernism
Author Diane Ghirardo
Series World Of Art
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 1996-11-11
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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