The architecture of modern Italy / Terry Kirk.

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Kirk, Terry.

Title & Author:

The architecture of modern Italy / Terry Kirk.

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Description:

2 volumes : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
v. 1. The challenge of tradition, 1750-1900 -- v. 2. Visions of utopia, 1900-present.

Summary:

This groundbreaking and authoritative two-volume survey is the first truly comprehensive history of modern Italian architecture and urbanism to appear in any language. Told in lively prose, it recounts more than 250 years of experimentation, creativity, and turmoil that have shaped the landscape of contemporary Italy. "Volume II: Visions of Utopia, 1900Present," tracks the development of Italys architectural avant-garde through the upheavals of the twentieth century. Beginning with the development of Italian art nouveau--"stile liberty"--And moving through futurism, fascism, rationalism, and o.

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ISBN:

1568984383 (set ; alk. paper)
9781568984384 (set ; alk. paper)
1568984200 (v. 1 ; alk. paper)
9781568984209 (v. 1 ; alk. paper)
1568984367 (v. 2 ; alk. paper)
9781568984360 (v. 2 ; alk. paper)

Subject:

Architecture Italy.
Architecture, Modern.
Architecture Italie.
Architecture 20e siècle.
21.62 history of architecture.
Architecture.
Architektur
Bouwkunst.
Italy.
Italien
Italië.

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Handboeken (vorm)

Host item:

Architecture of modern Italy

Holdings:

Location: Library main 236569
Call No.: BIB 166222
Copy: v. 1
Status: Available

Location: Library main 236570
Call No.: BIB 166222
Copy: v. 2
Status: Available

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