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Richard Guy Wilson

Auteur de The Machine Age in America: 1918-1941

19+ oeuvres 586 utilisateurs 4 critiques

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Richard Guy Wilson, Ph.D.: Department of Architectural History School of Architecture University of Virginia

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Wilson, Richard Guy
Date de naissance
1940
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"A stunning array of images of art, architecture, industrial design and household objects from the age in which the machine was seen as a potent and fresh inspiration." --New York Times Book Review
"An exemplary book. . . . The illustrations alone would make this book most important for anyone interested in 20th-century America. . . . The Machine Age becomes, simply, indispensable. --Choice

"An excellent book." --Time

Originally published to accompany a landmark 1986 exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, this comprehensive look at American art, architecture, photography, film, and industrial and graphic design in the years between the two world wars. Art Deco, Modern, Streamlined Modern, International Style, Constructivism, and other styles of the Machine Age are examined in detailed text and more than 400 arresting images.… (plus d'informations)
 
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petervanbeveren | 1 autre critique | Oct 6, 2018 |
A lovely book that illustrates Edith Wharton's life, as well as her interests and skills in house and garden design. I visited The Mount in 2013 and bought the book mainly because of the photographs. It's sad that her circumstances did not allow her to live here for more than a few years.
 
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velvetpaws | Jun 15, 2014 |
A well-written and beautifully-illustrated book about the development of Jefferson's plans for the Grounds of what would become the University of Virginia. Included as well is a very interesting essay on the changing meanings and uses of the Lawn since Jefferson's time.
 
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JBD1 | Sep 13, 2013 |
Book accompanying the Brooklyn Museum 1986 exhibition. Complete and Beautiful, this covers the Machine Age and Depression Moderne perfectly.
 
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natehill653 | 1 autre critique | Feb 4, 2007 |

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586
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