Miss Verey's Proposal
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Miss Verey's Proposal by Nicola Cornick
Since the mid 1970s, there has been an extraordinary renewal of interest in early modern architecture, both as a way of gaining insight into contemporary architectural culture and as a reaction to neoconservative postmodernism. This book undertakes a critical reappraisal of the notion of modernity in Mexican architecture and its influence on a generation of Mexican architects whose works spanned the 1920s through the 1960s. Nine essays by noted architects and architectural historians cover a range of topics from broad-based critical commentaries to discussions of individual architects and buildings. Among these are the architects Enrique del Moral, Juan O'Gorman, Carlos Obreg n Santacilia, Juan Segura, Mario Pani, and the campus and stadium of the Cuidad Universitaria in Mexico City. Relatively little has been published in English regarding this era in Mexican architecture. Thus, Modernity and the Architecture of Mexico will play a groundbreaking role in making the underlying assumptions, ideological and political constructs, and specific architect's agendas known to a wide audience in the humanities. Likewise, it should inspire greater appreciation for this undervalued body of works as an important contribution to the modern movement.
Cornick, Nicola: - International bestselling author Nicola Cornick writes historical romance for HQN Books and time slip romance for MIRA UK. She became fascinated with history when she was a child, and spent hours poring over historical novels and watching costume drama. She studied history at university and wrote her master's thesis on heroes. Nicola also acts as a historical advisor for television and radio. In her spare time she works as a guide in a 17th century mansion.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780373292042 |
| ISBN 10 | 037329204X |
| Title | Miss Verey's Proposal |
| Author | Nicola Cornick |
| Series | Harlequin Historical |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Harlequin Books |
| Year published | 2002-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 299 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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