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Modern Architecture: A Critical History (Third Revised and Enlarged Edition)

by Kenneth Frampton

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This widely acclaimed survey of twentieth-century architecture and its origins has become a classic since it first appeared in 1980. Kenneth Frampton revised and enlarged it in 1985, and has now further expanded it, bringing the story up to date and examining areas and issues of particular significance today. The completely new last chapter focuses on four countries where individual talent and enlightened patronage have combined to produce a comprehensive and convincing architectural culture: Finland, France, Spain and Japan. The bibliography has also been reviewed and extended, making this volume more indispensable than ever.

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"One of the most important works on modern architecture we have today." Architectural Design

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"A useful and wide-ranging work of superior architectural scholarship...marked throughout by a consistently mature critical intelligence." New York Review of Books

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"One of the most important works on modern architecture we have today."—Architectural Design

"A useful and wide-ranging work of superior architectural scholarship, this ambitious publication contains many chapters that stand on their own as perceptive essays; it is marked throughout by a consistently mature critical intelligence."—New York Review of Books

This acclaimed survey of modern architecture and its origins has become a classic since it first appeared in 1980. For the fourth edition Kenneth Frampton has added a major new section that explores the effects of globalization on architecture in recent years and examines the phenomenon of international celebrity architects who are increasingly active all over the world. The bibliography has been updated and expanded, making this volume more complete and indispensable than ever. 420 illustrations.

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About the Author

Kenneth Frampton is Ware Professor of Architecture at Columbia University.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780500202579
Author:
Frampton, Kenneth
Publisher:
Norton
Location:
London :
Subject:
History
Subject:
Architecture - Specific Styles
Subject:
Arts, fine
Subject:
Architecture, modern
Subject:
Architecture, Modern -- History.
Subject:
History - Specific Styles
Copyright:
1992
Edition Number:
3
Edition Description:
Revised, Enlarg
Series:
World of Art
Series Volume:
0000
Publication Date:
20070930
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
424
Dimensions:
8 x 6 in
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Product details 424 pages Thames & Hudson - English 9780500202579 Reviews:
"Review" by , "One of the most important works on modern architecture we have today."
"Review" by , "A useful and wide-ranging work of superior architectural scholarship...marked throughout by a consistently mature critical intelligence."
"Synopsis" by , "One of the most important works on modern architecture we have today."—Architectural Design

"A useful and wide-ranging work of superior architectural scholarship, this ambitious publication contains many chapters that stand on their own as perceptive essays; it is marked throughout by a consistently mature critical intelligence."—New York Review of Books

This acclaimed survey of modern architecture and its origins has become a classic since it first appeared in 1980. For the fourth edition Kenneth Frampton has added a major new section that explores the effects of globalization on architecture in recent years and examines the phenomenon of international celebrity architects who are increasingly active all over the world. The bibliography has been updated and expanded, making this volume more complete and indispensable than ever. 420 illustrations.
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