Kissing Architecture by Sylvia Lavin
Explores the mutual attraction between architecture and other forms of contemporary art. This book develops the concept of 'kissing' to describe the intimacy between architecture and various types of art - particularly multimedia installations that take place in and on the surfaces of buildings.
"Informed, contemporary conversations on architecture presented in this format are sure to engage critics, historians, practitioners, artists as well as the general publicFor the architect long out of school, yet still passionate about the profession, this series of extended essays should be a welcome addition to their reading lists."--Donna Wax, New York Journal of Books "The book's arguments are framed by well-chosen, nicely illustrated case studies... [T]he book presents important and relevant ideas that deserve consideration."--Choice "[Lavin] smartly keeps her writing light, playfully drawing out her extended analogy of kissing throughout the book's four sections. If this is your first rendezvous with Lavin, I hope that she will soon become one of your steadies... May you fall madly in love."--Elissa Favero, Yellow Umbrella blog
Sylvia Lavin is professor of architecture and urban design at the University of California, Los Angeles. Her books include "Form Follows Libido: Architecture" and "Richard Neutra in a Psychoanalytic Culture".
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691149233 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691149232 |
| Title | Kissing Architecture |
| Author | Sylvia Lavin |
| Series | Point: Essays On Architecture |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 2011-05-29 |
| Number of pages | 136 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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