Ornament and Crime
Ornament and Crime by Adolf Loos, published by National Geographic Books on July 9, 2019, is a collection of essays that explores design, aesthetics, and materialism through the lens of one of modern architecture’s great masters. This edition, comprising 352 pages, presents Loos’s critical perspective on ornamentation, emphasizing his preference for simplicity and functionality over excessive decoration. His writings reflect a unique blend of wit and insight, addressing a wide range of topics from urban design to everyday objects.
Readers will find a thought-provoking examination of various aspects of design and aesthetics in this work. Loos critiques the lavishness of ornamentation and argues that simplicity signifies intellectual strength. The essays delve into subjects such as architecture, furniture, and even footwear, offering a comprehensive view of Loos’s philosophy. Translated by Shaun Whiteside and featuring an epilogue by Joseph Masheck, this edition invites readers to engage with the revolutionary ideas that shaped modern design.
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Revolutionary essays on design, aesthetics and materialism – from one of the great masters of modern architecture
Adolf Loos, the great Viennese pioneer of modern architecture, was a hater of the fake, the fussy and the lavishly decorated, and a lover of stripped down, clean simplicity. He was also a writer of effervescent, caustic wit, as shown in this selection of essays on all aspects of design and aesthetics, from cities to glassware, furniture to footwear, architectural training to why ‘the lack of ornament is a sign of intellectual power’.
Translated by Shaun Whiteside
With an epilogue by Joseph Masheck
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