Crisis of the Object: The Architecture of Theatricality

Crisis of the Object: The Architecture of Theatricality

by: Gevork Hartoonian

ISBN-10: 0415385466

ISBN-13: 9780415385466

Edition: 1

Publication date: November 30, 2006

Hardcover: 216 pages
Book Description
Looking back over the twentieth century, Hartoonian discusses the work of three major architects: Peter Eisenman, Frank Gehry and Beard Tschumi, in reference to their theoretical positions and historicizes present architecture in the context of the ongoing secularization of the myths surrounding the traditions of nineteenth century architecture in general, and, in particular, Gottfried Semper’s discourse on the tectonic. Providing a valuable contribution to the current debates surrounding architectural history and theory, this passionately written book makes valuable reading for any architect.