Lefaivre, Liane
Rebel Modernists
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848222052
- author:
- Lefaivre, Liane
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 25.65 x 19.81 x 3.3 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Viennese architecture has produced some of the finest masterpieces of the twentieth century. This insightful analysis explores the city's rich architectural tradition from the fin-de-siècle to the present day, focusing on the cultural and political context that shaped its development. The book delves into the highly polarized cultural politics of Vienna, which led to a 'rebellious' architecture encouraged by leading figures such as Freud, Mahler, Schoenberg, Klimt, and Twain. It also examines the relatively unknown tradition of Viennese social housing, initiated by Red Vienna in the 1920s, which has contributed significantly to the city's successful economy. Beautifully illustrated with paintings, drawings, and photographs, this book highlights the importance of understanding the complex interplay between architecture, politics, and culture in shaping Vienna's unique urban landscape.
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