Modern Architecture Since 1900 - Softcover

Curtis, William R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0132322730 ISBN 13: 9780132322737

Publisher: Pearson, 1996

Synopsis

This book on 20th-century architecture places the emphasis on individual architects, and on the qualities that give outstanding buildings their lasting value. It also provides treatment of technical, economic, social and intellectual developments, incorporating new knowledge and research. It places a greater emphasis on regional identity and variety, and this edition includes three new chapters on recent developments, and considerably more illustrations than the previous edition.

About this title

Review:

'the book is excellent value.'
Architects' Journal

'as close to a definitive guide to the architecture of our century as we yet have.'
Sunday Times

'A book of this length and depth is an unimaginable achievement...'
Building Design

'comprehensive, up-to-date and very readable.'
Sunday Telegraph

'This should be a standard volume in all architecture collections.'
Library Journal

'... the clearest and most authentic survey to appear in English. ... Essential reading, indeed breath-taking reading'
Architecture New Zealand

About the Author:

William Curtis has won worldwide acclaim for his architectural writing. His books include Le Corbusier: Ideas and Forms and Denys Lasdun, both published by Phaidon.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0132322730
• ISBN 13: 9780132322737
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 736