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The Italian Townscape
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Originally Published By The Architecture Press In 1963, The Italian Townscape Was Written By Hubert De Cronin Hastings (19021986), Under His Pseudonym Of Ivor De Wolfe, With Photographs Taken By Him And His Wife Hazel (Alias Ivy De Wolfe). He Claimed To Have Invented The Word Townscape, And Used His Position As Proprietor/Editor Of The Architectural Review To Promote It As A Technique To Inspire The Creation Of Historically Layered, Visually Stimulating, Dense Cities In The Period Of Reconstruction And New Towns.The Theory Of Townscape Was Originally Developed By Hastings In Collaboration With The Architect, Planner And Illustrator Gordon Cullen, Whose Book Of This Name, Published In 1961, Remains A Standard Work. In The Italian Townscape, Hastings Made His Own Statement, Sharing His Worries About The Blandness Of Modern Consumer Society And Celebrating Italian Towns And Cities As Theatrical Background For Everyday Life. Writing At A Time When English People Were Migrating To The Suburbs And Cars Were Destroying The Conviviality Of Cities, Hastings Anticipated The Return In Recent Decades To An Ideal Of Public Space, Where The Only True Happiness Lies At The Centre.Hastings/De Wolfe Rekindles Our Appreciation For Individual Urban Elements: Articulating His Analysis Through Disparate Themes: From The More Obvious: Streets, Advertising And Pedestrian Network, To Typically Idiosyncratic Ones: Defensive Armour, Constipation, Toughies And Sissies And All Creeping Things. The Photographs Evoke The Italy Of Fellini'S Films, Making It A Forgotten Classic Of Travel And Photographic Publishing Whose Lessons Remain Relevant Today.Professor Of Architecture And Cultural History At The University Of Greenwich, Alan Powers, And Professor Erdem Erten Of The University Of Izmir In Turkey, Contribute A New Introduction To This Reprint, Restoring The Identity Of Hastings As An Author And His Role In Architecture And Planning Debates From The 1930S To The 1970S.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of 'The Italian Townscape'? A: 'The Italian Townscape' focuses on the concept of Townscape, promoting the creation of historically layered, visually stimulating cities, particularly in the context of Italian towns and cities.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Italian Townscape'? A: The book is written by Hubert de Cronin Hastings, who used the pseudonym Ivor de Wolfe.
- Q: When was 'The Italian Townscape' originally published? A: 'The Italian Townscape' was originally published in 1963.
- Q: What kind of photographs are included in the book? A: The book features photographs taken by the author and his wife, Hazel, which evoke the essence of Italian towns.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Italian Townscape' have? A: 'The Italian Townscape' contains 296 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of 'The Italian Townscape' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Italian Townscape' a new or used item? A: 'The Italian Townscape' is offered in new condition.
- Q: Who contributed to the new introduction of this reprint? A: The new introduction is contributed by Alan Powers, a Professor of Architecture, and Erdem Erten, a Professor at the University of Izmir.
- Q: What themes does Hastings explore in 'The Italian Townscape'? A: Hastings explores various themes such as streets, advertising, pedestrian networks, and more unique themes like 'Defensive armour' and 'toughies'.
- Q: What is the significance of the Townscape theory in the context of urban planning? A: The Townscape theory is significant as it aims to inspire the creation of engaging public spaces and addresses concerns about the blandness of modern urban environments.