Gottfried Semper in Zurich - An Intersection of Theory and Practice
Paperback, 324 pages
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Until now Gottfried Semper (1803-1873) has been framed as an important theoretician but a merely historicist architect. With a few exception no scholar has so far analyzed the resonance between his writings and his built works. Rather than limit himself to a historical analysis of either, the author explores in this text the consequences of thinking architectural production as the convergence of writing and building in six of Semper’s lesser known works, developed during his tenure in Zurich, Switzerland, between 1854 and 1871.
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An excellent examination of the relationships between Semper’s theoretical and practical work. The focus on lesser-known projects places the architect in a new context, beyond the quagmire of 19th-century historicism. It is now possible to find as much validity in his designs as in his writings. Muecke’s thorough research and clear writing are welcome additions to the scholarship on Semper.
Rett Lorance, Fordham University, New York
Rett Lorance, Fordham University, New York
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Product Details
| ISBN | 978-1-4116-3391-9 |
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| Copyright | by Mikesch W. Muecke (Standard Copyright License) |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Publisher | Culicidae Architectural Press |
| Published | December 2, 2005 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 324 |
| Binding | Perfect-bound Paperback |
| Interior Ink | Black & white |
| Dimensions (inches) | 6.0 wide × 9.0 tall |
