Description
Modern Architecture: A Critical History is one of the most influential books on the history of modern architecture.
Written by renowned architectural historian Kenneth Frampton, this classic work traces the cultural, social, and technological forces that shaped modern architecture from the mid-18th century to the present.
Beginning with the origins of the modern movement around 1750, the book explores key architectural developments, major architects, and global influences that transformed the built environment. The revised fifth edition includes new chapters on contemporary architectural responses to sustainability and climate change.
Widely used in architecture schools around the world, this book is an essential reference for students studying modern architecture and architectural history.
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This book is often used as a reference text for advanced architectural history courses such as History of Architecture III.
📖 Product Details
Author: Kenneth Frampton
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Edition: 5th Edition (2020)
Pages: 736
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0500204446
ISBN-13: 9780500204443
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