Loos, Adolf
Ornament and Crime
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141392974
- author:
- Loos, Adolf
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 18.1 x 11.1 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Criticism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Adolf Loos' essays on design, aesthetics and materialism offer a unique perspective on the role of ornament in art and architecture. A pioneer of modern architecture, Loos was known for his stripped-down, clean simplicity and his disdain for the fake and the fussy. This collection of essays explores a wide range of topics, from the relationship between cities and design to the importance of simplicity in everyday objects. Translated by Shaun Whiteside, this edition includes an epilogue by Joseph Masheck, adding further context to Loos' groundbreaking ideas. With its focus on the power of minimalism and the importance of intellectual honesty in design, this book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in architecture, art, or design.
Related Products
Related Products
Life of Crime
Chambers, Kimberley
Crime on the Fens
Ellis, Joy
Crime and Punishment
Dostoyevsky, Fyodor
The Spider's Syndicate of Crime vs. The Crime Genie (Spider The)
Siegel, Jerry
Without a Trace: Capital Crime's Crime Book of the Year
Hannah, Mari