Mies Van Der Rohe: 1886-1969 (Basic Architecture Series) | 
| Author: Claire Zimmerman
Publisher: Taschen
Category: Book
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Format: Illustrated
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Pages: 96
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 7.2 x 0.4
ISBN: 3822836435
Dewey Decimal Number: 720
EAN: 9783822836439
ASIN: 3822836435
Publication Date: October 1, 2006
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Less is more: finding perfection in purity Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886?1969) was one of the founding fathers of modern architecture. The creator of the Barcelona Pavilion (1929), the Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois (1945?1951) and the Seagram Building in New York (1954?1958), Mies was one of the founders of a new architectural style. Well known for his motto ?less is more, ? he sought a kind of refined purity in architectural expression that was not seen in the reduced vocabulary of other Bauhaus members. His goal was not simply building for those of modest income (Existenzminimum) but building economically in terms of sustainability, both in a technical and aesthetical way; the use of industrial materials such as steel and glass were the foundation of this approach. Though the extreme reduction of form and material in his work garnered some criticism, over the years many have tried?mostly unsuccessfully?to copy his original and elegant style. This book explores more than 20 of his projects between 1906 and 1967, from his early work around Berlin to his most important American buildings. Basic Architecture features: ? Each title contains approximately 120 images, including photographs, sketches, drawings, and floor plans ? Introductory essays explore the architect's life and work, touching on family and background as well as collaborations with other architects ? The body presents the most important works in chronological order, with descriptions of client and/or architect wishes, construction problems (why some projects were never executed), and resolutions ? The appendix includes a list of complete or selected works, biography, bibliography and a map indicating the locations ofthe architect's most famous buildings
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 hand book about Mies works May 15, 2007
it' nice to have it in your colection or a travelling pack. you can starts to explore his works and get a idea about him. its ideal for the students, but if your looking for more minimalist details and plans you better find a another.
 nto bad May 12, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
this books introduce lots of important works of Mies Van Der Rohe
If you're his fan or like the art works of the Bauhaus
this book is a good option to know the artist
Interesting but not great April 24, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I wish I had more floor plans and pictures and also more buildings.
Not bad though for the price.
One of the Fathers of Modern Architecture April 7, 2007
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Mies Van Der Rohe is one of the father's of Modern Architecture. He began his career in Germany before the Great War and ended it in the United States in the late 1960's. Not only did he design some of the most iconic buildings and furniture of the Twentieth Century, Mies was also a teacher who deeply influenced generations of architects. We see his influence in cities throughout the world.
The volumes in Taschen's Basic Architecture Series are a must for anyone interested in the history of architecture. At $9.99 a volume, they are an affordable and attractive introduction to the works of the most influential architects of the past century. The sole hesitation I have with this volume is Claire Zimmerman's writing style. She writes in a flowery academic style that is off putting. However, at $9.99 a volume, you cannot go wrong. Recommended.
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