Architecture in Europe since 1968 : Memory and Invention [Hardcover] Alexander Tzonis and Liane Lefaivre

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1992 Thames and Hudson Ltd. Publishing edition. Hardcover is in good condition. Missing dust jacket. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This scholarly work examines the diverse architectural movements that emerged in Europe after 1968, a pivotal year that reshaped cultural landscapes. Authors Tzonis and Lefaivre explore the impact of memory and invention on the built environment, analyzing how architects reconciled the past with contemporary visions. Though lacking its dust jacket, this well-preserved copy invites readers to delve into a thought-provoking discourse on the interplay between historical context and creative expression in a transformative era for European architecture.

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1992 Thames and Hudson Ltd. Publishing edition. Hardcover is in good condition. Missing dust jacket. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This insightful volume explores the evolution of architectural trends in Europe following the tumultuous events of 1968, a pivotal year that reshaped cultural and political landscapes across the continent. Authors Alexander Tzonis and Liane Lefaivre, renowned scholars of architectural history, offer a comprehensive analysis of the diverse movements that emerged, from the postmodern rejection of modernist principles to the resurgence of traditional and vernacular styles. Through a rich tapestry of text and illustrations, they delve into the profound impact of memory and invention on the built environment, examining how architects sought to reconcile the past with contemporary visions. This copy, though lacking its original dust jacket, remains a well-preserved testament to a transformative era in European architecture, inviting collectors and enthusiasts to immerse themselves in a thought-provoking discourse on the interplay between historical context and creative expression.

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