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Louis Kahn & Anne Tyng: The Rome Letters, 19531954-used
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After Maintaining A Professional And Personal Relationship With Louis Kahn For Seven Years, Anne Griswold Tyng Departed In The Autumn Of 1953 For Rome. During Her Year In Italy, Where Their Daughter Was Born, Kahn Wrote To Tyng, And His Correspondence To Her Is Published Here For The First Time. The Fiftythree Letters Document Not Only Their Intense Private Relationship, But Also Give A Vibrant Account Of The Experience Of A Brilliant Young Architect On The Cusp Of Achieving International Renown.Anne Tyng'S Introduction And Epilogue Frame Kahn'S Letters Within The Contexts Of Both Their Personal Histories. Tyng'S Account Of Her Own Extraordinary Life Growing Up As The Child Of Missionaries In China, Fleeing Political Turmoil On The Eve Of The Communist Revolution Although Factual, Often Reads Like Adventure Fiction, And Reveals Tyng To Be A Gifted Writer. She Also Records The Sequence Of Kahn'S And Her Work Together, Including Their Collaboration On Such Seminal Works As The Yale University Art Gallery And The Trenton Bathhouse, As Well As Her Independent Architectural Projects.Kahn'S Letters, Together With Anne Tyng'S Intimate Essays, Vividly Capture The Professional Politics Of The Modern Architecture Scene Such Prominent Figures As Philip Johnson, Eero And Aline Saarinen, Vincent Scully, George Howe, Pier Luigi Nervi, And Robert Venturi Make Appearances And Illuminate The Creative Processes At Work In The Early Stages Of Kahn'S Emergence As One Of The Most Influential Architects Of The Twentieth Century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Louis Kahn & Anne Tyng: The Rome Letters, 1953-1954'? A: The book primarily focuses on the personal and professional correspondence between Louis Kahn and Anne Tyng during her year in Rome, documenting their intense relationship and Kahn's journey as an emerging architect.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Anne Griswold Tyng, who provides insights into her life and her relationship with Louis Kahn.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This is a paperback used book that falls under the category of Individual Architects & Firms, specifically detailing the correspondence of Louis Kahn.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 224 pages.
- Q: When was 'Louis Kahn & Anne Tyng: The Rome Letters, 1953-1954' published? A: The book was published on December 15, 1997.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What themes are explored in Kahn's letters? A: Kahn's letters explore themes of personal intimacy, professional politics in modern architecture, and his creative processes as he gained recognition.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify if the book includes illustrations or photographs; it primarily focuses on the text of the letters.
- Q: Is there an introduction or additional content provided by the author? A: Yes, Anne Tyng includes an introduction and an epilogue that frames Kahn's letters within their personal histories and her own life experiences.
- Q: What notable architects are mentioned in the book? A: The book mentions prominent architects such as Philip Johnson, Eero Saarinen, Aline Saarinen, Vincent Scully, George Howe, Pier Luigi Nervi, and Robert Venturi.