Making a Modern Classic: The Architecture of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Language: English

Published by Philadelphia Museum of Art; Art Institute of Chicago, Philadelphia, 1997

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125 pages, illustrations (some colour); 24 x 29 cm. Colour photography by Graydon Wood. Firm binding, clean inside copy. *** "Architecture, art, art history and city politics come together in this lively account of the evolution of the building that houses the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Archival photographs and excellent new color photos are coupled with the text to document this historic structure." - Publisher. *** CONTENTS: The 'wonderful Greek garage'; The museum in 1928; Many architects, one building; Local color. Size: Oblong.

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Title
Making a Modern Classic: The Architecture of the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Author
Brownlee, David B.; Venturi, Robert (Preface by)
Publisher
Philadelphia Museum of Art; Art Institute of Chicago, Philadelphia
Publication year
1997
Condition
Fine
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0876331118
ISBN 13
9780876331118
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Movements::Neo-Classicism, Museums, USA::States::Pennsylvania, XXL::Extra Extra Large

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