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Camillo Sitte: The Birth of Modern City Planning: With a translation of the 1889 Austrian edition of his City Planning According,New
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First published in 1889, this revolutionary text by a noted Austrian architect and urban planner ignited a new age of city planning. Inspired by medieval and baroque designs, Camillo Sitte emphasized the creation of spacious plazas, enhanced by monuments and other aesthetic elements.Numerous illustrations highlight this classic, which features extensive commentary, notes, and a bibliography. The acclaimed translation and commentary by George R. Collins and Christiane Crasemann Collins includes Sitte's original drawings and plates in a format resembling the original publication. The authors place Sitte's work within the context of its historical and theoretical background, and they establish its relevance to such recent developments in urban theory as the townscape movement and contextualism.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of Camillo Sitte's book? A: Camillo Sitte's book primarily focuses on the principles of artistic city planning, emphasizing the importance of aesthetic elements and spacious plazas in urban design.
- Q: When was the original edition of this book published? A: The original edition of this book was published in 1889.
- Q: Who are the authors of the translated edition? A: The translated edition is authored by George R. Collins and Christiane Crasemann Collins.
- Q: What type of illustrations can be found in the book? A: The book includes numerous illustrations that highlight Camillo Sitte's original drawings and plates, providing visual context to his city planning principles.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 480 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there a bibliography included in the book? A: Yes, the book features extensive commentary, notes, and a bibliography.
- Q: What historical context does the book provide? A: The book places Sitte's work within the context of its historical and theoretical background, linking it to modern urban theory concepts like the townscape movement.
- Q: What edition of the book is currently available? A: The currently available edition is a translated version of the original 1889 publication.
- Q: What is the significance of Sitte's work in contemporary urban planning? A: Sitte's work is significant in contemporary urban planning as it addresses aesthetic considerations and the importance of design in creating functional urban spaces.