J Rosa

Kahn

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ISBN 13:
9783836543842
author:
J Rosa
format:
HardBack
publisher:
TASCHEN
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
21.3 x 1.3 x 26.2 cm
Genre:
Art, Architecture & Photography, History of Art & Architecture, , J Rosa,Kahn,TASCHEN,3836543842,Architecture,Buildings - General,History - Contemporary (1945-),ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / General,Architecture / History / Contemporary (1945-),Architec
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Louis I. Kahn: A Master of Modern Architecture This comprehensive introduction brings together 17 of Kahn's most important buildings, showcasing his unique architectural ideology and legacy as one of the most influential American architects of the 20th century. Plans, views, descriptions, and quality photographs provide a detailed exploration of each project, from the National Assembly Building in Dhaka to the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth. Kahn's designs combine modernist surfaces with a reverence for natural light and geometric forms, creating structures that are both monumental and breathtakingly spiritual. An introductory essay explores Kahn's "back to basics" grammar inspired by ancient sites in Italy, Greece, and Egypt, as well as his unique vocabulary of mass, void, and light. Through this collection of masterworks, readers can gain a deeper understanding of Kahn's architectural philosophy and its enduring impact on modern architecture.

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