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This book provides an introductory overview to a period which is now being increasingly studied, and in which there is burgeoning interest. Although ... More

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A world in the icy grip of Cold War. The shadow of the Bomb. Little Rock and Notting Hill, the Hungarian Uprising, Suez and Cyprus. The conquest of ... More

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Originally published in 1992 and now available in paperback, a survey of 25 years of architectural projects which begins with the first commissions ... More

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Once again, new interpretations are presented of some of the most famous architecture of the period. Work by lesser-known architects, whose influence ... More

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This classic account of the history of the visual arts from the end of World War II to the new millennium has now been completely rewritten, revised, ... More

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Robert A. M. Stern is one of contemporary architecture's most influential figures, with a career encompassing every facet of the profession: he has a ... More

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Making extensive use of information gained from in-depth interviews with architects active in the period between 1928-1953, the author provides a ... More

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Traces the events, trends, and important people of the 1950s, including science, technology, politics, fashion, the arts, sports, and entertainment.

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Von der ersten Begegnung mit Le Corbusier 1958 bis heute hat Heidi Weber sich fur die Verbreitung seines Werks unermudlich eingesetzt. Das Buch ... More

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From 1957 to 1972 the artistic and political movement known as the Situationist International (SI) worked aggressively to subvert the conservative ... More

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This topical examination of a key moment in modern architecture pointedly and critically evaluates the role of the neo-avant-grade in today's world. ... More

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Each decade in 20th-century America is known for having a unique history and a different personality. In the 1920s there were flappers and the ... More

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Recently the subject of a critically acclaimed exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Carol Rama has been creating highly personal ... More

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Retro is a modern take on the styles of the 50s, from the post-war Modernism that pioneered the mass-produced, machine-made products in revolutionary ... More

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"The Cold War "offers a brief but detailed treatment of one of the most complex eras of the 20th Century. In this book Dunabin delivers a balanced ... More

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This guide exposes the reality behind the war between capitalism and communism, two ideologies divided by the Iron Curtain. New revelations show that ... More

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"Teach Yourself the Cold War "covers all the basics, from the conflict's post-WWII origins, to the culture it created, to how the balance between the ... More

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This stunning monograph, illustrated by photographs, sketches, and plans, covers Pianos career to date. The updated publication includes new ... More

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Atomic Ranch is an in-depth exploration of post-World War II residential architecture in America. Mid-century ranches (1946-1970) range from the ... More

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The 1950's house was a scientific triumph, designed in a laboratory and tested on inhabitants of all ages before being built for the masses. Never ... More

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