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Richard Neutra Complete Works Author: Barbara Lamprecht Publisher: Taschen |
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"...shows L.A. as an Eden of clean lines, exposed beams, and floor-to-ceiling windows."
A hardcover book weighing 12 pounds with a wooden finish and a hefty price tag of US$ 150.00......
For the first time, all of Neutra's works, nearly 300 private homes, schools, and public buildings, are gathered together in one volume, illustrated by over 1000 photographs, including those of Julius Shulman and other prominent photographers. Originally from Vienna, Neutra came to America early in his career, settling in California. His influence on post-war architecture is undisputed, the sunny climate and rich landscape being particularly suited to his cool, sleek modern style. Neutra had a keen appreciation for the relationship between people and nature; his trademark plate glass walls and ceilings which turn into deep overhangs have the effect of connecting the indoors with the outdoors. His ability to incorporate technology, aesthetic, science, and nature into his designs brought him to the forefront of Modernist architecture. The author: The editor: Another "must" from Taschen Modernism Rediscovered
"With the wide angle lens of architectural photography, Shulman captured not only the space of these buildings. He rendered their interrelation with nature and their spirit of a new way of life, and kept the balance of simplicity with a taste of Hollywood glamour.... If 'Modernism Rediscovered' is a splendidly illustrated cocktail of architecture, glamour, and nature, then designers feasting on imagination and form in the new millennium will be delighted by the fresh taste. "
The buildings burned in our memories, which to us represent the spirit of fifties and sixties architectural design, were those whose pictures were widely published in magazines and books; but what about those that got lost in the process, hardly or never appearing in publication? The exchange of visual information is crucial to the development, evolution, and promotion of architectural movements. If a building is not widely seen, its photograph rarely or never published, it simply does not enter into architectural discourse.
The abandoned files of Julius Shulman show us another side of Modernism that has stayed quiet for so many years. Bringing together nearly 300 forgotten masterpieces, Modernism Rediscovered pays tribute to these lesser known yet outstanding contributions to the modern architectural movement. It's like sneaking into a private history, into homes that have rarely been seen and hardly appreciated as of yet. The author: For more on Julius Shulman:
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July 21, 2001 |
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