TY - BOOK AU - Bradbury,Dominic TI - Atlas of mid-century modern masterpieces SN - 1838666931 AV - NA682.M63 B734 2024 U1 - 724.6 B734 2024 23/eng/20240913 PY - 2024/// CY - London PB - Phaidon KW - Midcentury modern (Architecture) KW - Pictorial works KW - Modern movement (Architecture) KW - Architecture, Modern KW - 20th century KW - Architecture KW - 20e siècle KW - Mouvement moderne (Architecture) KW - Ouvrages illustrés KW - Illustrated works KW - lcgft N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction --; Project list --; North America --; Central America --; South America --; Europe West --; Europe East --; Middle East --; Africa --; Asia --; Australasia --; Timeline N2 - "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 ER -