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The Inflatable Moment: Pnuematics And Protest In '68
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To A Group Of Architecture Students At The Ecole Des Beauxarts In Paris In The Turbulent Year 1968, The Idea Of The Inflatable Held A Promise Of Mobility, Movement, Energy, And Escape. Seeking To Overturn The Inertia And Oppression That They Believed Characterized Mainstream Architecture, The Utopie Group (As They Called Themselves) Designed A Series Of Pneumatic Buildings, Furniture, And Environments, All Heavily Influenced By American Military Structures And Comic Books As Well As By The Work Of Buckminster Fuller, Henri Lefebvre, Jean Baudrillard, And London'S Archigram. Though Utopie Architects Jean Aubert, Jeanpaul Jungmann, And Antoine Stinco Were Unable To Realize Their Dream Of A Society Literally Built On Air, Their Fanciful, Exuberant, Witty, And Highly Detailed Drawings Remain Some Of The Most Extraordinary In Modern Architecture. The Inflatable Moment Documents This Fascinating Intersection Of Architectural, Social, And Political History, As It Presents A Complete, Annotated Catalog Of The Designs Of The Utopie Architects Alongside Similar Structures From The Period. Essays On The Pneumatic Phenomenon And The Intellectual History Of The Utopie Group Are Supplemented By Reflections By The Three Architects, Each Written Especially For This Book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Inflatable Moment: Pneumatics and Protest in 68' about? A: This book explores the innovative designs and ideas of the Utopie group of architects from the 1968 Paris protests, focusing on inflatable architecture as a means of expressing mobility and freedom.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Inflatable Moment' is Marc Dessauce, who provides insights into the architectural and political context of the era.
- Q: When was 'The Inflatable Moment' published? A: 'The Inflatable Moment' was published on August 1, 1999.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, making it a lightweight and portable option for readers.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Inflatable Moment'? A: The book contains 148 pages, offering a comprehensive look at the Utopie group's architectural designs and theories.
- Q: Is there any special content included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes essays on the pneumatic phenomenon and reflections from the Utopie architects, enhancing the reader's understanding of their work.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers architectural history, social and political movements of 1968, and the influence of various cultural elements on the Utopie group's work.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for architectural studies? A: Yes, it serves as a valuable reference for students and professionals interested in modern architecture, particularly in the context of social movements.
- Q: What unique architectural concepts are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses concepts such as inflatable architecture, pneumatic structures, and the intersection of architecture with social activism.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers or only for architecture students? A: While it is rich in architectural detail, 'The Inflatable Moment' is also suitable for general readers interested in history, design, and social movements.