Theories and Manifestos of Contemporary Architecture

Author: Charles Jencks et al. (USA)
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book is a theoretical masterpiece by a renowned architect and a classic architectural theory book highly praised by various theoretical giants in the international architectural community today. It introduces the works of over 100 architectural masters and theorists, as well as their architectural thoughts and theories. In these works, the masters provide comprehensive and in-depth discussions and explorations on relevant topics, offer new interpretations and positioning of theoretical issues, and summarize the development and achievements of the international architectural theory community over the past century. The book is highly theoretical, rich in content, and has provided many insights and benefits for architects and students of architecture in China. It serves as excellent guidance and reference for students and faculty in architectural programs, making it a highly valuable classic work and a must-read for students of architecture.
[Target Audience] This book is suitable for architects and students and faculty of architecture.
[Table of Contents] Postmodern Architecture; Postmodern Ecological Architecture; Late Traditional Architecture; New Modern Architecture.
[Foreign Architectural Theory Translation Series] Other volumes in the series:
Rationalists and Irrationalists; The Meaning of Built Environment – Nonverbal Expression Methods; Architectural Composition Techniques; Architectural Aesthetics; Architecture and Personality – Responses to Cultural and Technological Changes; The Language of Culture and Architectural Design; The Evolution of Modern Architectural Design Thought; Modern Architectural Language; Pioneers of Modern Design – From William Morris to Gropius; Comprehensive Design.