Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture by Robert Venturi (English) Paperba

Description: Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture by Robert Venturi, Museum of Modern Art Foreword by Arthur Drexler. Introduction by Vincent Scully. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description First published in 1966, and since translated into 16 languages, this remarkable book has become an essential document of architectural literature. A "gentle manifesto for a nonstraightforward architecture," Venturis Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture expresses in the most compelling and original terms the postmodern rebellion against the purism of modernism. Three hundred and fifty architectural photographs serve as historical comparisons and illuminate the authors ideas on creating and experiencing architecture. Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture was the winner of the Classic Book Award at the AIAs Seventh Annual International Architecture Book Awards. Author Biography Robert Venturi is principal in charge of design in the architectural firm Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates in Philadelphia. He is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Pritzker Prize and the Centennial Medal of the American Academy in Rome and, with Denise Scott Brown, the National Medal of Art and the Vincent J. Scully Prize of the National Building Museum. He has taught at Yale and the University of Pennsylvania. Review Socially conservative at a time of great social upheaval, while reminding readers that our current situation calls for anything but complacency.--John Hill "A Daily Dose of Architecture Books" Long Description First published in 1966, and since translated into 16 languages, this remarkable book has become an essential document of architectural literature. A "gentle manifesto for a nonstraightforward architecture," Venturis Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture expresses in the most compelling and original terms the postmodern rebellion against the purism of modernism. Three hundred and fifty architectural photographs serve as historical comparisons and illuminate the authors ideas on creating and experiencing architecture. Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture was the winner of the Classic Book Award at the AIAs Seventh Annual International Architecture Book Awards. Review Quote Socially conservative at a time of great social upheaval, while reminding readers that our current situation calls for anything but complacency. Details ISBN0870702823 Author Museum of Modern Art Publisher Museum of Modern Art Series Museum of Modern Art Papers on Architecture Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0870702823 ISBN-13 9780870702822 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 720.1 Residence US Affiliation Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates, Inc. Edition Description Revised Short Title ROBERT VENTURI COMPLEXITY & CO Imprint Museum of Modern Art Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780870702822 UK Release Date 1984-01-01 NZ Release Date 1984-01-01 US Release Date 1984-01-01 Pages 144 Year 1984 Publication Date 1984-01-01 Illustrations 350 Illustrations, black and white Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 1984-02-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151522341;

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