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Brutalism: Post-War British Architecture
Alexander Clement
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Description for Brutalism: Post-War British Architecture
Hardback. The term Brutalism is used to describe a form of architecture that appeared, mainly in Europe, from around 1945 - 1975. Uncompromisingly modern, this trend in architecture was both striking and arresting and, perhaps like no other style before or since, aroused extremes of emotion and debate. Num Pages: 160 pages, 150 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; AMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 195 x 15. Weight in Grams: 638. Post-War British Architecture. 160 pages, 150 colour photographs. The term Brutalism is used to describe a form of architecture that appeared, mainly in Europe, from around 1945 - 1975. Uncompromisingly modern, this trend in architecture was both striking and arresting and, perhaps like no other style before or since, aroused extremes of emotion and debate. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; AMC. Dimension: 251 x 197 x 16. Weight: 636.
The term Brutalism is used to describe a form of architecture that appeared, mainly in Europe, from around 1945 - 1975. Uncompromisingly modern, this trend in architecture was both striking and arresting and, perhaps like no other style before or since, aroused extremes of emotion and debate. Some regarded Brutalist buildings as monstrous soulless structures of concrete, steel and glass, whereas others saw the genre as a logical progression, having its own grace and balance. Here, Alexander Clement introduces Brutalism as seen in post-war Britain, giving the historical context before studying a number of key buildings and developments ... Read more
The term Brutalism is used to describe a form of architecture that appeared, mainly in Europe, from around 1945 - 1975. Uncompromisingly modern, this trend in architecture was both striking and arresting and, perhaps like no other style before or since, aroused extremes of emotion and debate. Some regarded Brutalist buildings as monstrous soulless structures of concrete, steel and glass, whereas others saw the genre as a logical progression, having its own grace and balance. Here, Alexander Clement introduces Brutalism as seen in post-war Britain, giving the historical context before studying a number of key buildings and developments ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The Crowood Press Ltd
Number of pages
160
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Ramsbury, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847972309
SKU
V9781847972309
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About Alexander Clement
Alexander Clement is a design historian whose interest in architecture began at school and intensified while studying the history of art at Staffordshire University, where he developed a particular interest in twentieth century building. After graduating Alexander maintained his interest, photographing buildings in the UK and overseas. He has worked as a museum curator and fine art auctioneer ... Read more
Reviews for Brutalism: Post-War British Architecture
" What is good about the book is the way the description of the buildings allows the reader to see beyond the misconceived notions about brutalist architecture with its limited terms of reference, based mainly on its external appearance, and understand what is beyond the facade. "
The Modernist
The Modernist