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Margret Hoppe. The Promise of Modernism
Author: Hans-Werner Schmidt
ISBN: 9783858814616
Format: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 96
Published: 1 August 2015
Country of Publication: CH
Dimensions (cm): 30.0 x 24.0 x 1.52
Description:
Leipzig-born photographer Margret Hoppe is a promising new voice in European photographic art. This new book features her series Apres une Architecture, a photographic perspective of Le Corbusier's architecture that refers to his concept of a modern architecture laid-out in the book Vers une architecture (Toward an Architecture) of 1923.
Hoppe's images show Le Corbusier's use of exposed concrete, the clarity of his geometric shapes and the emblematic polychrome surfaces as symbols of his buildings. She investigates what remains today of these visions of architectural modernism, now that its legacy in many cases is adored as a monument rather than actually used and appreciated as a functional piece of architecture. The photographic image transforms the buildings into signs of a highly pictorial and sculptural aesthetic, enabling manifold views at Le Corbusier's work in the present day.
The book also presents a selection of Hoppe's photographs of international modernist buildings, alongside two essays and a convers...
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This title is in stock with our Australian supplier and will be ordered in for you asap. We will send you a confirmation email with a Tracking Code to follow the progress of your parcel when it ships.
Margret Hoppe. The Promise of Modernism
Author: Hans-Werner Schmidt
ISBN: 9783858814616
Format: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 96
Published: 1 August 2015
Country of Publication: CH
Dimensions (cm): 30.0 x 24.0 x 1.52
Description:
Leipzig-born photographer Margret Hoppe is a promising new voice in European photographic art. This new book features her series Apres une Architecture, a photographic perspective of Le Corbusier's architecture that refers to his concept of a modern architecture laid-out in the book Vers une architecture (Toward an Architecture) of 1923.
Hoppe's images show Le Corbusier's use of exposed concrete, the clarity of his geometric shapes and the emblematic polychrome surfaces as symbols of his buildings. She investigates what remains today of these visions of architectural modernism, now that its legacy in many cases is adored as a monument rather than actually used and appreciated as a functional piece of architecture. The photographic image transforms the buildings into signs of a highly pictorial and sculptural aesthetic, enabling manifold views at Le Corbusier's work in the present day.
The book also presents a selection of Hoppe's photographs of international modernist buildings, alongside two essays and a convers...
Returns Policy:
30-day money back guarantee for return if the item is not as described, is damaged or is faulty. We do not offer a refund if you change your mind.
Customs Charges & Duties:
Orders over the value of $270 will be liable for customs charges, taxes including GST and brokerage costs which are the recipient's sole responsibility. Please click here to ask a question
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