20th Century History of Western Architecture

Author: Wu Huajia
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Publish Date: 1998-12-01
Features: "A History of Western Architecture in the 20th Century" is divided into four parts: "The Turn of the Century," "The Era of Change," "The Great Tide of the Times," and "Questioning, Exploring, and Transformation," as well as a concluding chapter titled "A Colorful World." It provides a systematic description and interpretation of the evolution of Western architecture in the 20th century, introducing and analyzing various architectural trends and schools that emerged in the West over the past century, as well as the architectural philosophies and creations of world-renowned masters and numerous other prominent architects. The book includes 490 precious images. The development of contemporary Chinese architecture is closely related to Western modern architecture, making it necessary to conduct a comprehensive and in-depth examination of Western architecture in the 20th century. This is precisely the purpose of writing "A History of Western Architecture in the 20th Century." "A History of Western Architecture in the 20th Century" is suitable for faculty and students of architecture departments in higher education institutions, researchers in architectural and art history, as well as and non-professional readers interested in architectural history and architectural aesthetics, who can also benefit greatly from it. Another work by the author, "Famous Western Architectural Works of the 20th Century" (published by Henan Science and Technology Press in 1996), can be considered a companion piece to "A History of Western Architecture in the 20th Century." Western architecture entered a new phase in the 20th century. During this century, architectural development underwent five major "advances": technological leaps, significant improvements in functionality, major shifts in concepts, substantial progress in design, and groundbreaking innovations in art.