1955-1957 Architectural Hundred Schools Contend Historical Materials

Author: Yang Yongsheng
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: The years 1955, 1956, and 1957 were extraordinary for the field of architecture. In 1955, a nationwide campaign was launched against waste in construction, which led to the criticism of idealistic, formalist, and retrogressive architectural ideas represented by Mr. Liang Sicheng. In 1956, in response to Chairman Mao and the Central Committee's call for "freedom of speech and academic debate," many in the architectural community publicly expressed their views on "freedom of speech and academic debate" and the issues within the field of architecture. At the same time, debates were held on several theoretical issues in architecture. The years 1955-1957 were extraordinary for the architectural community. During this period, the community experienced campaigns against waste, the criticism of Liang Sicheng, freedom of speech and academic debate, major theoretical discussions after the liberation, and the anti-rightist movement. This book compiles relevant documents published at the time, some critical articles, and self-criticisms of certain individuals, along with nearly 10,000 words of preface written by the editor. Nearly half a century has passed, and the older generation has forgotten, while the younger generation knows little about the historical context of that time. This book is sure to spark great interest among readers of all generations in the architectural community.