THE MASTER ARCHITECT SERIES: HARTMAN-COX, SELECTED AND CURRENT WORKS

Hartman, George; Cox, Warren

ISBN 10: 1875498141 / ISBN 13: 9781875498147

Published by Images Publishing Group Ltd, Victoria, Australia, 1994

About this Item

First printing, inscribed by both subjects, of this monograph on the work of prominent Washington D.C.-based architect firm Hartman-Cox, who have designed and restored important museum and library spaces, including for the National Archives and the Folger Library. Hartman-Cox's work, which foregrounds classical sensibilities with an American twist, "relegitimize[s] the use of historical imagery and style" (front flap) in architecture. This copy is signed by both halves of the influential firm. 12'' x 8.5''. Original brown boards. Original unclipped (no price) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color and black and white. 256 pages. Inscribed by Hartman "For Andre" and signed by Cox to title page. Sharp and bright.

Seller Inventory # 46920

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE MASTER ARCHITECT SERIES: HARTMAN-COX, SELECTED AND CURRENT WORKS
• Publisher: Images Publishing Group Ltd, Victoria, Australia
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1875498141
• ISBN 13: 9781875498147
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Architecture & Design

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Synopsis

THE MASTER ARCHITECT SERIES is a series of monographs on some of the greatest architects and architectural firms of our time. Each monograph will contain 256 pages displaying several hundred color photographs, drawings, sketches and renderings. Although primarily a pictorial essay, the books will contain selected projects described in concise detail, along with a critique or overview of the firm, a resume of the partners, and a comprehensive bibliography.