The Masterpiece
The Masterpiece
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Summary
A dual biography of the Sydney Opera House and its elusive master craftsman. Utzon was desperate to escape the fame that followed him after his creation came to fruition in 1966, and he remains resistant to any serious reflection on his life and work. It has taken 30 years of persistent research to gain an understanding of his character.
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The Masterpiece by Philip Drew
THE MASTERPIECE IS AN ENTHRALLING PORTRAIT OF BOTH A GREAT ARCHITECT AND HIS GREATEST BUILDING. J?rn Utzon had the good fortune to win the international design competition for the Opera House in 1957, but was unlucky - from the outset the enterprise was mired in parochial politicking. His ultimate withdrawal from the Opera House project in 1966 was in part prompted by strained relationships with NSW politicians and engineers over the design and building process, and in part due to the huge tax burden created by dual Australian-Danish residency. Utzon found himself at the centre of a raging artistic and political scandal, and the unrelenting scrutiny left him with no choice but to leave Australia - never to return and see his masterpiece. Despite this, the Sydney Opera House is an instantly recognised icon of Australia, and is acclaimed throughout the world.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781876719340 |
| ISBN 10 | 1876719346 |
| Title | The Masterpiece |
| Author | Philip Drew |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hardie Grant Books |
| Year published | 2001-09-07 |
| Number of pages | 574 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |