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A New History of Modern Architecture - by Colin Davies (Paperback)

A New History of Modern Architecture - by  Colin Davies (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In this book, Colin Davies subjects the canonical architecture of the twentieth century to a thorough reassessment. Rather than repeating the standard wisdom, Davies questions the values and judgements that are so often the mainstay of architectural surveys, and in doing so asks: what is the importance of the style we know as Modernism.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Combining a fascinating, thought-provoking and - above all - readable text with over 800 photographs, plans, and sections, this exciting new reading of modern architecture is a must for students and architecture enthusiasts alike. <p/>Organized largely as a chronology, chapters necessarily overlap to allow for the discrete examination of key themes including typologies, movements, and biographical studies, as well as the impact of evolving technology and country-specific influences.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Colin Davies was Professor of Architectural Theory at London Metropolitan University and is the author of several books, including <i>Key Houses of the Twentieth Century</i> and <i>Thinking About Architecture</i> (both Laurence King). He has also written monographs on the work of Michael Hopkins, Nicholas Grimshaw, and Norman Foster, and contributes to architectural journals worldwide.

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