World Modern Architecture History

Author: Wang Shouzhi
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Publishing Date: 2000-03-01
Features: The History of Modern World Architecture is the most comprehensive Chinese historical and theoretical work on the development of modern architecture worldwide from the 19th to the 20th century. With over 1 million words and more than 700 illustrations, the book approaches the topic from multiple angles—historical development, theoretical system analysis, introductions to architects and architectural firms, and discussions on architectural movements. It provides a complete and clear outline of the evolution and trajectory of modern architecture over nearly two centuries. The book offers in-depth elaboration and discussion on a range of movements, from early 19th-century European architectural and design movements to modernism, international style, brutalism, organic functionalism, high-tech architecture, postmodernism, deconstructionism, neo-modernism, and new urbanism, revealing the intrinsic driving forces and social roots behind the formal changes in modern architecture. It highlights key points such as the relationship between modernization and tradition, and the social responsibility of architects. To date, it is the most comprehensive and theoretically profound work of its kind in China. The numerous illustrations enhance the readability of the book. The entire work is well-structured, with historical and theoretical elaborations and research reflecting the new achievements of international architectural theory by the late 20th century. Comprehensive reference bibliographies are provided at the end of each chapter, offering readers reliable foundations for further study and research. The History of Modern World Architecture is the most comprehensive Chinese historical and theoretical work on the development of modern architecture worldwide from the 19th to the 20th century. With over 1 million words and more than 700 illustrations, the book approaches the topic from multiple angles—historical development, theoretical system analysis, introductions to architects and architectural firms, and discussions on architectural movements. It provides a complete and clear outline of the evolution and trajectory of modern architecture over nearly two centuries. The book offers in-depth elaboration and discussion on a range of movements, from early 19th-century European architectural and design movements to modernism, international style, brutalism, organic functionalism, high-tech architecture, postmodernism, deconstructionism, neo-modernism, and new urbanism, revealing the intrinsic driving forces and social roots behind the formal changes in modern architecture. It highlights key points such as the relationship between modernization and tradition, and the social responsibility of architects. To date, it is the most comprehensive and theoretically profound work of its kind in China. The numerous illustrations enhance the readability of the book. The entire work is well-structured, with historical and theoretical elaborations and research reflecting the new achievements of international architectural theory by the late 20th century. Each chapter concludes with a comprehensive reference bibliography, providing readers with reliable resources for further study and research.