""Power In Buildings: An Artist's View Of Contemporary Architecture"" by Hugh Ferriss is a comprehensive exploration of modern architecture through the eyes of an artist. The book features a collection of Ferriss' drawings and sketches, which offer a unique perspective on the design and construction of buildings. Ferriss' artwork showcases the power and beauty of contemporary architecture, highlighting the intricate details and innovative techniques that make these structures so impressive. The book also includes insightful ...
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""Power In Buildings: An Artist's View Of Contemporary Architecture"" by Hugh Ferriss is a comprehensive exploration of modern architecture through the eyes of an artist. The book features a collection of Ferriss' drawings and sketches, which offer a unique perspective on the design and construction of buildings. Ferriss' artwork showcases the power and beauty of contemporary architecture, highlighting the intricate details and innovative techniques that make these structures so impressive. The book also includes insightful commentary from Ferriss himself, as well as other notable architects and designers, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the creative process behind these remarkable buildings. With its stunning visuals and informative text, ""Power In Buildings"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the art and science of modern architecture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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New. A welcome republication of a scarce title from America's greatest architectural draftsman. First published in 1953 and long out of print, the sixty bold drawings and informed text trace Ferriss's personal odyssey through the modern architecture of America from 1929 to 1953. Dams, bridge anchorages, grain elevators, skyscraper projects, and viaducts are delineated in Ferriss's rich and somewhat brooding chiaroscuro style, while he surprises us with illustrations of such landmarks as the Johnson Wax building, Taliesin West, Lever House, and the then-unbuilt United Nations Headquarters. Brand new sealed copies. Instock ready to ship.
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New. A welcome republication of a scarce title from America's greatest architectural draftsman. First published in 1953 and long out of print, the sixty bold drawings and informed text trace Ferriss's personal odyssey through the modern architecture of America from 1929 to 1953. Dams, bridge anchorages, grain elevators, skyscraper projects, and viaducts are delineated in Ferriss's rich and somewhat brooding chiaroscuro style, while he surprises us with illustrations of such landmarks as the Johnson Wax building, Taliesin West, Lever House, and the then-unbuilt United Nations Headquarters. Brand new, unsealed.
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-1. 1963 Columbia Press 1st edition hardcover, with jacket, tight and unmarked, jacket under mylar with some tears to edges. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.
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