Twentieth Century Architecture A Visual History
Twentieth Century Architecture A Visual History by Dennis Sharp, published by Lund Humphries in 1991, is a comprehensive exploration of architectural developments throughout the twentieth century. This second edition spans 427 pages and is presented in English. The book begins with an introduction that provides an overview of the engineering achievements of the nineteenth century, setting the stage for the aesthetic and technical challenges faced by architects and theorists in the following decades.
Readers will find a structured examination of each decade, with introductory sections that evaluate significant developments in architecture from 1900 to 1990. The book also includes a detailed chronology of notable buildings constructed during this period, offering insights into the evolution of architectural styles and practices. With its focus on the intersection of engineering and aesthetics, this work serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the history of architecture and the arts.
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“The introduction sets the scene in a valuable overview that looks back to the engineering achievements of the nineteenth century, to the architect’s technical inheritance and the aesthetic problems that have preoccupied architects and theorists of this century. Each decade is prefaced by a short introduction, which evaluates and places in perspective the developments within those years. In addition to the chapters on decades, the book provides a useful and fascinating chronology of buildings erected between 1900 and 1990.”–BOOK JACKET.
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