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Studies in Tectonic Culture: The Poetics of Construction in Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Architecture,New
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Honorable Mention, 1995, in the category of Excellence in Design and Production, Professional/Scholarly Publishing Annual Awards Competition presented by the Association of American Publishers, Inc.Kenneth Frampton's longawaited followup to his classic A Critical History of Modern Architecture is certain to influence any future debate on the evolution of modern architecture.Studies in Tectonic Culture is nothing less than a rethinking of the entire modern architectural tradition. The notion of tectonics as employed by Framptonthe focus on architecture as a constructional craftconstitutes a direct challenge to current mainstream thinking on the artistic limits of postmodernism, and suggests a convincing alternative. Indeed, Frampton argues, modern architecture is invariably as much about structure and construction as it is about space and abstract form.Composed of ten essays and an epilogue that trace the history of contemporary form as an evolving poetic of structure and construction, the book's analytical framework rests on Frampton's close readings of key French and German, and English sources from the eighteenth century to the present. He clarifies the various turns that structural engineering and tectonic imagination have taken in the work of such architects as Perret, Wright, Kahn, Scarpa, and Mies, and shows how both constructional form and material character were integral to an evolving architectural expression of their work. Frampton also demonstrates that the way in which these elements are articulated from one work to the next provides a basis upon which to evaluate the works as a whole. This is especially evident in his consideration of the work of Perret, Mies, and Kahn and the continuities in their thought and attitudes that linked them to the past.Frampton considers the conscious cultivation of the tectonic tradition in architecture as an essential element in the future development of architectural form, casting a critical new light on the entire issue of modernity and on the place of much work that has passed as 'avantgarde.'A copublication of the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies and The MIT Press.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Studies in Tectonic Culture'? A: The book explores the evolution of modern architecture, focusing on the concept of tectonics and the relationship between structure, construction, and architectural expression.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Kenneth Frampton, a prominent architectural historian and critic.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Studies in Tectonic Culture'? A: The book contains 608 pages.
- Q: When was 'Studies in Tectonic Culture' published? A: The book was published on November 3, 1995.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Studies in Tectonic Culture'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book listed? A: The item condition is listed as acceptable.
- Q: Does the book include essays from other authors? A: No, the book consists solely of ten essays written by Kenneth Frampton.
- Q: What architectural themes does Kenneth Frampton discuss? A: Frampton discusses themes related to structural engineering, tectonic imagination, and the evolution of architectural form.
- Q: What awards has this book received? A: It received an Honorable Mention in the 1995 Professional/Scholarly Publishing Annual Awards Competition.