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Skyscraper Gothic Medieval Style and Modernist Buildings by Kevin D. Murphy 9780813939728 (Hardback, 2017)

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Format:
Hardback
Language of text:
English
Isbn-13:
9780813939728, 978-0813939728
Author:
Kevin D. Murphy
Publisher:
University of Virginia Press
Imprint:
University of Virginia Press
Publication date:
2017-05-30
Pages:
232
Product dimensions:
158.75mm (w) x 234.95mm (h) x 19.05mm (d)

Overview

Of all building types, the skyscraper strikes observers as the most modern, in terms not only of height but also of boldness, scale, ingenuity, and daring. As a phenomenon born in late nineteenth-century America, it quickly became emblematic of New York, Chicago, and other major cities. Previous studies of these structures have tended to foreground examples of more evincing modernist approaches, while those with styles reminiscent of the great Gothic cathedrals of Europe were initially disparaged as being antimodernist or were simply unacknowledged. Skyscraper Gothic brings together a group of renowned scholars to address the medievalist skyscraper?from flying buttresses to dizzying spires; from the Chicago Tribune Tower to the Woolworth Building in Manhattan. Drawing on archival evidence and period texts to uncover the ways in which patrons and architects came to understand the Gothic as a historic style, the authors explore what the appearance of Gothic forms on radically new buildings meant urbanistically, architecturally, and socially, not only for those who were involved in the actual conceptualization and execution of the projects but also for the critics and the general public who saw the buildings take shape. Contributors: Lisa Reilly on the Gothic skyscraper ? Kevin Murphy on the Trinity and U.S. Realty Buildings ? Gail Fenske on the Woolworth Building ? Joanna Merwood-Salisbury on the Chicago School ? Katherine M. Solomonson on the Tribune Tower ? Carrie Albee on Atlanta City Hall ? Anke Koeth on the Cathedral of Learning ? Christine G. O'Malley on the American Radiator Building

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Skyscraper Gothic Medieval Style and Modernist Buildings by Kevin D. Murphy 9780813939728 (Hardback, 2017)

Delivery
UK delivery is usually within 5 to 7 working days.
International delivery varies by country, please see the Wordery store help page for details.

Product details
Format:Hardback
Language of text:English
Isbn-13:9780813939728, 978-0813939728
Author:Kevin D. Murphy
Publisher:University of Virginia Press
Imprint:University of Virginia Press
Publication date:2017-05-30
Pages:232
Product dimensions:158.75mm (w) x 234.95mm (h) x 19.05mm (d)


Overview
Of all building types, the skyscraper strikes observers as the most modern, in terms not only of height but also of boldness, scale, ingenuity, and daring. As a phenomenon born in late nineteenth-century America, it quickly became emblematic of New York, Chicago, and other major cities. Previous studies of these structures have tended to foreground examples of more evincing modernist approaches, while those with styles reminiscent of the great Gothic cathedrals of Europe were initially disparaged as being antimodernist or were simply unacknowledged. Skyscraper Gothic brings together a group of renowned scholars to address the medievalist skyscraper?from flying buttresses to dizzying spires; from the Chicago Tribune Tower to the Woolworth Building in Manhattan. Drawing on archival evidence and period texts to uncover the ways in which patrons and architects came to understand the Gothic as a historic style, the authors explore what the appearance of Gothic forms on radically new buildings meant urbanistically, architecturally, and socially, not only for those who were involved in the actual conceptualization and execution of the projects but also for the critics and the general public who saw the buildings take shape. Contributors: Lisa Reilly on the Gothic skyscraper ? Kevin Murphy on the Trinity and U.S. Realty Buildings ? Gail Fenske on the Woolworth Building ? Joanna Merwood-Salisbury on the Chicago School ? Katherine M. Solomonson on the Tribune Tower ? Carrie Albee on Atlanta City Hall ? Anke Koeth on the Cathedral of Learning ? Christine G. O'Malley on the American Radiator Building
About Wordery
Wordery is one of the UK's largest online booksellers. With millions of satisfied customers who enjoy low prices on a huge range of books, we offer a reliable and trusted service and consistently receive excellent feedback.We offer a huge range of over 8 million books; bestsellers, children's books, cheap paperbacks, baby books, special edition hardbacks and textbooks. All our books are dispatched from the UK. Wordery offers Free Delivery on all UK orders, and competitively priced international delivery.#HappyReading