
Revolution of Forms
John Loomis(Author)
Princeton Architectural Press
Published on 17. June 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
232 pages
978-1-56898-988-4 (ISBN)
Description
Prior to the publication of Revolution of Forms in 1999, few were aware that the most outstanding architectural achievement of the Cuban Revolution, the Escuelas Nacionales de Arte (National Art School), stoodneglected just outside Havana. Three architects who aimed to reinvent architecture just as the revolution hoped to reinvent society were commissioned. However, before construction was completed, the school was subjected to an ideological attack that branded it as not in keeping with revolutionary ideals. The organic complex of brick and terra-cotta Catalan-vaulted structures was abandoned, until the original publication of Revolution of Forms brought it to the attention of the world and swayed the Cuban government to commit to its restoration. This updated edition of the classic book adds a new preface, epilogue, and a revised chronology to the first edition's numerous photographs, drawings, and interviews.
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Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 190 mm
Width: 279 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
820 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-56898-988-4 (9781568989884)
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