Brott, Simone

Digital Monuments: The Dreams and Abuses of Iconic Architecture

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ISBN 13:: 9780367201128
author:: Brott, Simone
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Routledge
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 196
Dimensions:: 18.4 x 12.7 centimetres (0.23 kg
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, General,
Condition:: New
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Digital Monuments: The Dreams and Abuses of Iconic Architecture by Simone Brott explores how iconic buildings are presented online, often blurring the line between reality and fantasy. This phenomenon is exemplified in structures like CCTV headquarters in Beijing, Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, and Performing Arts Centre in Abu Dhabi, which take on a life of their own through digital imagery. However, this digital presence can also obscure the social realities behind these buildings, including the financial crises that triggered them and the harsh conditions faced by construction workers. In 18 micro-essays, Brott examines the stereotypes surrounding iconic architecture and reveals the darker side of the industry. Through a critical analysis of these structures, Digital Monuments sheds light on the complex relationships between technology, engineering, and ideology in modern architecture.

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