Williams, Tod
Wunderkammer
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300197983
- author:
- Williams, Tod
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 22 x 15.8 x 2.1 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Architecture, Architects,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Wunderkammer by Tod Williams and Billie Tsien is a unique collection of 35 wunderkammers created by renowned architects and designers from around the world. Each box, filled with objects that inspire them, offers a glimpse into the creative process and personal interests of its architect-creator. The book features an introduction by the authors, explaining their fascination with the wunderkammer concept and their own history of collecting. The boxes are showcased through accompanying essays, working drawings, photographs, and lists of contents, providing insight into the art and inventiveness behind each creation. This book presents a new way to think about art and meaning in everyday objects, inviting readers to explore the diverse and evocative wunderkammers on display.