Architecture in the 20th Century

The architecture of the 20th century is characterized by astonishing diversity. Just as the clash of aesthetic and commercial ambitions nevertheless produced many a happy symbiosis, so did the purist and the expressive, the monumental and the picturesque come face to face. From exalted "starchitects" to lesser-known names around the world, this chronological survey takes you to the heart of the ideas, trends and transitions that defined the 1900s.

From Frank Lloyd Wright to Antoni Gaudí, from Frank O. Gehry to Shigeru Ban and all the beauty in between, it's all here. The 31 chapters are organized chronologically and put everything in perspective, illustrated with hundreds of large-format photographs and an abundance of drawings and maps. The biographical appendix covers all the greatest architects of the century and celebrates today's emerging talents, and the lavish illustrations include some of the best architectural photography of the modern era.

Specifications
Title: Architecture in the 20th Century
Author: Gabriele Leuthauser
Publisher: TASCHEN
Size: 261 x 351 x 50 mm
Size: 600 pages
Weight: 3927 grams
Language: English
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9783836570909

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