Betsky, Aaron
The Monster Leviathan: Anarchitecture
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262546331
- author:
- Betsky, Aaron
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 16.5 x 5.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Criticism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Monster Leviathan: Anarchitecture Aaron Betsky explores the concept of anarchitecture, a possible architecture that haunts our modern world in the form of monsters, spaces, and visions. Through texts, design, and art from the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, Betsky argues that these ephemeral evocations are concrete proposals for alternative worlds. Anarchitecture is not just a vision for the future, but also an existing myth that can inspire us to imagine new possibilities. This book provides students and those seeking a more sustainable and socially just future with tools to envision such alternatives. By examining the intersections of architecture, art, and design, Betsky reveals the potential for anarchitecture to shape our understanding of building and its role in society. Through his analysis, Betsky shows that anarchitecture is not just a utopian dream, but a tangible concept that can inform our approach to architecture and urban planning. The Monster Leviathan offers a unique perspective on the power of design to imagine and create alternative worlds.
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