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Explore the fascinating intersection of architecture and societal fears with 'Architecture and Dystopia.' This compelling trade paperback celebrates the influential 1973 publication by Manfredo Tafuri, diving deep into the radical architectural movements of the 1960s and their lasting impact on contemporary designs. This book is not just an homage; it is an essential resource for understanding how the tumultuous cultural climate shaped innovative architectural discourse.
From radical artists in Italy to the avant-garde movements in Japan, this volume uncovers the profound critiques of modernist utopias that emerged during a pivotal era. Discover how these visionaries reframed capitalism's challenges into striking architectural narratives, revealing the unsettling truths behind consumerism.
Architects inspired by these ideas, including figures like Rem Koolhaas, sought to harness the dystopian paradigm to navigate the complexities of late capitalism. 'Architecture and Dystopia' invites readers to engage in a critical dialogue about urban planning's potential futures. Perfect for architects, students, and enthusiasts, this book questions traditional ideologies and proposes alternative futures through the lens of architectural innovation.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781945150944
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Actar D
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781945150944
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Actar D
Description:
A homage to the 1973 publication of Architecture and Utopia by Manfredo Tafuri, this book is devoted to the radical experiences of the 1960s and to their consequences for the most recent developments in contemporary architecture.
As a response to the profound crisis of Western culture the emerged in the 1960s, radical artists from Italy, Austria, England and Japan called into question the foundations of modernist utopias. They transmuted the difficulties of capitalism into a repertory of startling images that revealed the disturbing realities of consumer society, even in those places still resistant to the penetration of modern architecture. Their model, though exhausted in the space of experimentation, went on to inspire a generation of architects, from the High Tech movement to Rem Koolhaas, who sought to employ the paradigm of dystopia as both a visionary and a constructive method, one which could operate on the architecture of late capitalism and generate unexpected possibilities for urban planning. The goal of this book is to explore these possibilities, thus initiating an open dialogue about the legitimacy of this critical category.
From radical artists in Italy to the avant-garde movements in Japan, this volume uncovers the profound critiques of modernist utopias that emerged during a pivotal era. Discover how these visionaries reframed capitalism's challenges into striking architectural narratives, revealing the unsettling truths behind consumerism.
Architects inspired by these ideas, including figures like Rem Koolhaas, sought to harness the dystopian paradigm to navigate the complexities of late capitalism. 'Architecture and Dystopia' invites readers to engage in a critical dialogue about urban planning's potential futures. Perfect for architects, students, and enthusiasts, this book questions traditional ideologies and proposes alternative futures through the lens of architectural innovation.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781945150944
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Actar D
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781945150944
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Actar D
Description:
A homage to the 1973 publication of Architecture and Utopia by Manfredo Tafuri, this book is devoted to the radical experiences of the 1960s and to their consequences for the most recent developments in contemporary architecture.
As a response to the profound crisis of Western culture the emerged in the 1960s, radical artists from Italy, Austria, England and Japan called into question the foundations of modernist utopias. They transmuted the difficulties of capitalism into a repertory of startling images that revealed the disturbing realities of consumer society, even in those places still resistant to the penetration of modern architecture. Their model, though exhausted in the space of experimentation, went on to inspire a generation of architects, from the High Tech movement to Rem Koolhaas, who sought to employ the paradigm of dystopia as both a visionary and a constructive method, one which could operate on the architecture of late capitalism and generate unexpected possibilities for urban planning. The goal of this book is to explore these possibilities, thus initiating an open dialogue about the legitimacy of this critical category.