Alan Trachtenberg

Brooklyn Bridge :

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ISBN 13:
9780226811154
author:
Alan Trachtenberg
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of Chicago Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1979
Pages:
216
Dimensions:
22.81 x 15.37 x 1.42 centimetres
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Photography, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£31.40

Description

Brooklyn Bridge: Fact and Symbol explores the enduring impact of this iconic structure on American culture. The book delves into its symbolic significance, examining works such as Hart Crane's poem cycle and the paintings of artists like Joseph Stella. Trachtenberg also provides a solidly researched account of the bridge's conception, planning, and construction, highlighting the intellectual and cultural currents that converged around this engineering enterprise. This insightful synthesis draws on diverse fields, including history, engineering, literature, and art. Through its exploration of Brooklyn Bridge, the book sheds light on the complex interplay of ideas and material culture that shaped the 19th-century American imagination.

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