Museum of Modern Art Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture
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First published in 1966, and since translated into 16 languages, this remarkable book has become an essential document of architectural literature. A "gentle manifesto for a nonstraightforward architecture," Venturi's Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture expresses in the most compelling and original terms the postmodern rebellion against the purism of modernism. Three hundred and fifty architectural photographs serve as historical comparisons and illuminate the author's ideas on creating and experiencing architecture. Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture was the winner of the Classic Book Award at the AIA's Seventh Annual International Architecture Book Awards. Review: TB - TB Review: Amazing read. - A quintessential book in every architect's life.
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| Best Sellers Rank | #106,863 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #21 in Architecture Study & Teaching #58 in Criticism & Theory #60 in Urban & Land Use Planning |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 162 Reviews |
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M**H
TB
TB
S**A
Amazing read.
A quintessential book in every architect's life.
H**N
Five Stars
important text - spawned a lot of vacuous ideas but has a kernel of significant analysis
R**Z
Great but could've been more.
The format, while great for images and its appreciation, makes it difficult for a comfort reading possition. Also, I believe while excellent ideas, Venturi doesn't always express himself in the most adecuate way.
T**A
One of the Must-Reads in Architecture!
Finally I got a new copy of one of my favorite books in architecture theory. I lost my old one and was really happy to find it on the book market. A really great book about the complex issues and sometimes contradictory matters in architecture.
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