The experience of modernism : modern architects and the future city, 1928-53 / John R. Gold.

Main entry:

Gold, John R., 1949-

Title & Author:

The experience of modernism : modern architects and the future city, 1928-53 / John R. Gold.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publication:

London ; New York : E & FN Spon, 1997.

Description:

xviii, 278 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 234-267) and index.
List of Tables and Figures -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Anticipations -- 3. Staking a claim -- 4. Finding one another -- 5. Exhibiting the future -- 6. Projects and plans -- 7. Marking time -- 8. Dreams and false expectations -- 9. Old and new agenda -- Notes and references -- Index.
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Summary:

Making extensive use of information gained from in-depth interviews with architects active in the period between 1930-1959, this work looks at the modern movement's architectural role in reshaping the fabric and structure of British metropolitan cities in the post-war period.

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Publisher description

ISBN:

0419207406 (acid-free paper)
9780419207405 (acid-free paper)

Subject:

Architecture, Modern 20th century.
City planning History 20th century.
Architecture 20e siècle.
Architecture, Modern
City planning
Stadtgestaltung
Städtebau
Architektur
Internationaler Stil
Stedenbouw.
Modernisme (cultuur)
Toekomstverwachtingen.
Architecture Europe 20th century
Architecture Europe
City planning Europe History 20th century.
Großbritannien
Architects and community
Architects

Form/genre:

History

Holdings:

Location: Library main 178678
Call No.: ID NA958.G65; ID:98-B1185
Status: Available

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