Looking back over the twentieth century; Hartoonian discusses the work of three major architects: Peter Eisenman; Frank Gehry and Bernard Tschumi; in reference to their theoretical positions and historicizes present architecture in the context of the ongoing secularization of the myths surrounding the traditions of nineteenth century architecture in general; and; in particular; Gottfried Sempers discourse on the tectonic.Providing a valuable contribution to the current debates surrounding architectural history and theory; this passionately written book makes valuable reading for any architect.
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