Modern Architecture A-Z

by Gossel, Peter

• ISBN13: 9783836521321
• ISBN10: 3836521326
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-09-01
• Publisher: Taschen America Llc

Summary

Seven years in the making, 600 entries, 5,200 illustrations... An unprecedented architecture encyclopedia Unlike most architecture encyclopedias, which tend to concentrate more on buildings and floor plans than their designers, this tome puts the architects in the spotlight, profiling individuals so that readers can get a clear overview of their bodies of work. Each architectrs"s entry features a portrait, quote, and short biography as well as a description of important works, historical context, and general approach; illustrations include numerous drawings, photographs, and floor plans.The bookrs"s A to Z entries cover not only architects but also groups, movements, and styles from the 18th to the 21st centuries. With 600 entries and 5,200 illustrations, TheAZ of Modern Architectureis a comprehensive resource that no architecture professional, fan, or student should be without. Features: bull; 566 architects from the 18th to the 21st century bull; Architect portrait, quote, and short biography bull; Description of important works, historical context, and general approach bull; Numerous drawings, photographs, and plans

Author Biography

Peter G÷ssel runs a practice for the design of museums and exhibitions. He is the editor of TASCHEN's monographs on Julius Shulman, R. M. Schindler, John Lautner and Richard Neutra, as well as the editor of the Basic Architecture Series.