Bradbury, Dominic creator author. text bibliography Illustrated works. enk 2024 2024 monographic eng

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424 pages : illustrations (color and black and white) ; 35 x 25 cm "Featuring 450 of the very best works of Mid-Century Modern architecture from every continent, the Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces showcases how the architects of the time harnessed the post-war boom and increasing globalization to create forward-thinking designs on a grander scale. From embassies and office blocks to entertainments spaces and transport hubs, glamorous designs by such icons as Arne Jacobsen, Mies, Le Corbusier, Eero Saarinen, Alvar Aalto, Marcel Breuer, Frank Lloyd-Wright, and Oscar Niemeyer are each illustrated with stunning photography. This stylish hardcover book showcases buildings from every continent, from classic North American skyscrapers and European masterpieces to modest churches in Africa, and iconic swimming pools in Australia and is a must-have for all design and architecture aficionados." -- Provided by publisher Introduction -- Project list -- North America -- Central America -- South America -- Europe West -- Europe East -- Middle East -- Africa -- Asia -- Australasia -- Timeline. Dominic Bradbury. Includes bibliographical references and index. Midcentury modern (Architecture) Pictorial works Modern movement (Architecture) Pictorial works Architecture, Modern 20th century Pictorial works Architecture 20e siècle Mouvement moderne (Architecture) Ouvrages illustrés Architecture 20e siècle Ouvrages illustrés NA682.M63 B734 2024 724.6 B734 2024 1838666931 9781838666934 2025417451 YDX 250214 20260402111053.0 24031226 eng