The skyward trend of thought : the metaphysics of the American skyscraper / Thomas A.P. van Leeuwen.

Main entry:

Leeuwen, Thomas A. P. van.

Title & Author:

The skyward trend of thought : the metaphysics of the American skyscraper / Thomas A.P. van Leeuwen.

Edition:

1st MIT Press ed.

Publication:

Description:

viii, 176 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-164) and index.

Summary:

This remarkable book on one of the few supposedly native American building types rejects the view put forth by Sigfried Giedion, Nikolaus Pevsner, and others following in their wake that the skyscraper was the precursor of the modern movement and expressive of America's desire for a commercially viable building type to house its commerce and suit its pragmatic values. Instead it sets up a very different argument, one that resurrects the powerful aesthetic and ideological values of the skyscraper.

ISBN:

0262220345
9780262220347
0262220342

Subject:

Umschulungswerkstätten für Siedler und Auswanderer Bitterfeld
Skyscrapers United States.
Architecture United States History 20th century.
Gratte-ciel États-Unis.
Architecture États-Unis Histoire 20e siècle.
21.62 history of architecture.
Architecture
Skyscrapers
Hochhaus
Mythos
Immeubles de grande hauteur États-Unis.
Architecture États-Unis 20e siècle.
United States
USA

Form/genre:

History

Holdings:

Location: Library main 26444
Call No.: ID:88-B12472
Status: Available

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