| Description |
ix, 251 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm |
| Series |
The William E. Massey, Sr. lectures in the history of American civilization |
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William E. Massey, Sr. lectures in the history of American civilization.
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| Contents |
Introduction / Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown -- I. Architecture as sign rather than space : new mannerism rather than old expressionism / Robert Venturi -- II. Architecture as patterns and systems : learning from planning / Denise Scott Brown -- Conclusion : signs and systems for a mannerist architecture for today / Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown |
| Summary |
"The views of Venturi and Scott Brown have influenced architects worldwide for nearly half a century. Pluralism and multiculturalism; symbolism and iconography; popular culture and the everyday landscape; generic building and electronic communication are among the many ideas they have championed. Here, they present both a retrospective of their life work and a definitive statement of its theoretical underpinnings." "Architecture as Signs and Systems is a must for students of architecture and urban planning, as well as anyone intrigued by these seminal cultural figures."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-234) and index |
| Subject |
Symbolism in architecture.
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Communication in architectural design.
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| Author |
Scott Brown, Denise, 1931-
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| LC no. |
2004040313 |
| ISBN |
0674015711 alkaline paper |
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