Architecture as civil commitment : Lucio Costa's modernist project for Brazil / Gaia Piccarolo.

Main entry:

Piccarolo, Gaia, author.

Title & Author:

Architecture as civil commitment : Lucio Costa's modernist project for Brazil / Gaia Piccarolo.

Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2020.

Description:

xv, 209 pages : illustrations, plans ; 26 cm.

Series:

Studies in Architecture Series

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The start of a militant career : the direction of the School of Fine Arts -- Reasons of the new architecture : Gustavo Capanema's grands travauxs -- A programme for national architecture : the years of the Estado Novo -- A strategy of mediation : between the CIAM and the SPHAN -- Shaping the true Machine Age : art, city, landscape.

Summary:

"Architecture as Civil Commitment analyzes the many ways in which Costa shaped the discourse of Brazilian modern architecture, tracing the roots, developments, and counter-marches of a singular form of engagement that programmatically chose to act by cultural means rather than by political ones. Split into five chapters, the book addresses specific case-studies of Costa's professional activity, pointing at his multiples role in the Brazilian federal government and focusing on passages of his work that are much less known outside of Brazil, such as his role inside Estado Novo bureaucracy, his leadership at SPHAN, and his participation at UNESCO's headquarter project, all the way to the design of Brasilia. Digging deep into the original documents, the book crafts a powerful historical reconstruction that gives the international readership a detailed picture of one of the most fascinating architects of the 20th century, in all his contradictory geniality. An ideal read for those interested in Brazilian modernism, students and scholars of architectural and urban planning history, socio-cultural and political history, and visual arts"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

9781409454625 (hardback)
1409454622
(ebook)
9781315567723
electronic book
9781409454632
electronic book
9781472406934

Subject:

Costa, Lúcio Criticism and interpretation.
Costa, Lúcio.
Architecture and society Brazil History 20th century.
Architecture et société Brésil Histoire 20e siècle.
Architecture and Planning.
Architecture and society.
Brazil.

Form/genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.

Added entries:

Ashgate studies in architecture series.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 307833
Call No.: BIB 253310
Status: Available

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