Modern architecture: a very short introduction

Adam Sharr tells the story of how modern architecture developed and produced its powerful cultural images. Considering the new building materials and techniques which shaped the movement, such as innovations in steel and concrete and the advent of air conditioning, he concludes by asking whether con...

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1. Verfasser: Sharr, Adam ca. 20./21. Jh (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: [Oxford] Oxford University Press 2018
Schriftenreihe:Very short introductions
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Zusammenfassung:Adam Sharr tells the story of how modern architecture developed and produced its powerful cultural images. Considering the new building materials and techniques which shaped the movement, such as innovations in steel and concrete and the advent of air conditioning, he concludes by asking whether contemporary architecture remains modern at heart
Beschreibung:Previously issued in print: 2018. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource Illustrationen
ISBN:9780191826344
DOI:10.1093/actrade/9780198783442.001.0001