Bianchi, Cristiano
Model City Pyongyang
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500343531
- author:
- Bianchi, Cristiano
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 18.5 x 21 centimetres (0.88 kg)
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Buildings,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Pyongyang, North Korea's capital city, is a unique example of urban planning and architecture. Entirely rebuilt after the Korean War, the city was designed to model a single ideological vision, resulting in an extraordinary architectural cohesion. The city's buildings, including monumental axes, sports halls, and experimental housing concepts, offer a glimpse into the DPRK's original vision for a city 'for the people'. The urban fabric is characterized by a distinctive aesthetic, often described as kitsch, colourful, and dramatic. This book provides comprehensive visual access to Pyongyang's restricted buildings, which still preserve the country's original vision. The photographs in this book feature a unique colour grading effect, evoking the idealized pastel skies of North Korea's propaganda posters. By capturing the city's architecture in this way, the book offers a fascinating insight into the cultural narrative behind Pyongyang's design.
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