Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier
Author | : Richard A. Etlin |
Publisher | : Manchester University Press |
Total Pages | : 262 |
Release | : 1994 |
ISBN-10 | : 0719040612 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780719040610 |
Rating | : 4/5 (610 Downloads) |
Download or read book Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier written by Richard A. Etlin and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Architectural historian Etlin defines the main principles of progressive 19th-century architectural thought: the architectural system, the picturesque, philosophical eclecticism, and the spirit of the times. These principles are explored in detail in relation to 19th- and 20th-century architecture, and also to demonstrate their importance to the work of Wright and Le Corbusier. Illustrated with drawings and photos. Distributed by St. Martin's Press. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR