Gossel, Peter

Gropius

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ISBN 13:
9783836544344
author:
Gossel, Peter
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Taschen
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
26.16 x 21.34 x 1.27 centimetres
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Criticism,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£15.54

Description

Walter Gropius: The Promoter of a New Form A comprehensive introduction to the influential architect's life and work, featuring 20 of his most significant projects. This book explores Gropius' evolution as an architectural practitioner, writer, and educator, highlighting his role in shaping the International Style movement. From the Bauhaus Building in Dessau, Germany, to the Chicago Tribune Tower and Harvard University Graduate Center, this book showcases Gropius' contributions to modern architecture. The author examines how Gropius's tenets remain relevant today, including his emphasis on functional beauty and interest in housing and city planning. Gropius's work continues to inspire architects, designers, and urbanists with its luminous precision and agile thinking. This book provides a valuable insight into the life and work of one of the 20th century's most influential architects.

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