The architecture of new Prague, 1895-1945 / Rostislav Švácha ; translated by Alexandra Büchler ; photographs by Jan Malý ; foreword by Kenneth Frampton ; essay by Eric Dluhosch.

Main entry:

Švácha, Rostislav, author.

Title & Author:

The architecture of new Prague, 1895-1945 / Rostislav Švácha ; translated by Alexandra Büchler ; photographs by Jan Malý ; foreword by Kenneth Frampton ; essay by Eric Dluhosch.

Publication:

Description:

xxxi, 573 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 448-453) and index.
Translation of: Od moderny k funkcionalismu.

Summary:

Focuses on the architecture of Prague from the turn of the century to the end of World War II. The book documents the architects, structures and theoretical underpinnings that helped to shape Prague's cultural heritage and present-day artistic spirit.

ISBN:

0262193582 (paperback)
9780262193580 (paperback)

Subject:

Architecture Czech Republic Prague History 20th century.
Architecture 20e siècle.
Architecture 19e siècle.
Architecture République tchèque Prague Histoire 20e siècle.
Architecture
Buildings
Bouwkunst.
Architecture Czech Republic Prague.
Architecture, Modern 20th century Czech Republic Prague.
Architecture Czech Republic Prague. 20th century.
Prague (Czech Republic) Buildings, structures, etc.
Czech Republic Prague
Prague (Czech Republic)

Form/genre:

History
Books.

Added entries:

Malý, Jan, photographer.
Büchler, Alexandra, translator.
Frampton, Kenneth, writer of foreword.
Dluhosch, Eric, 1927- writer of preface.
Wilcox, Jean, book designer, bookjacket designer

Holdings:

Location: Library main 117696
Call No.: NA1033.P7 S8313 (ID:95-B143)
Status: Available

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