I.M. Pei has designed some of the most elegant and powerful buildings of recent years; works as diverse as the rigorously geometric East Building of the National Gallery in Washington, DC, the boldly high-tech pyramid for the Louvre in Paris, and the serene Miho Museum in Japan. In his long career, Pei has worked with numerous distinguished clients (from Paul Mellon to Fran???ois Mitterand), has been involved in several controversial projects, and has won every important honour in his field. In addition, his personal ...
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I.M. Pei has designed some of the most elegant and powerful buildings of recent years; works as diverse as the rigorously geometric East Building of the National Gallery in Washington, DC, the boldly high-tech pyramid for the Louvre in Paris, and the serene Miho Museum in Japan. In his long career, Pei has worked with numerous distinguished clients (from Paul Mellon to Fran???ois Mitterand), has been involved in several controversial projects, and has won every important honour in his field. In addition, his personal story is a compelling one - the classic tale of a newcomer to America who finds great artistic and personal success. Scores of colour photographs present Pei's buildings in all their splendid variety - from the urban grandeur of the Dallas City Hall to the daring innovation of the Bank of China skyscraper. Dozens of revealing drawings, plans and models, as well as personal and documentary photographs, make this volume the only comprehensive visual record of Pei's work.
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New. 0500510679. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--340 pp., 356 illus. (65 in color. ) Description: "This revised edition of the first full-length study of I. M. Pei, one of the world's greatest architects, includes a chapter on Pei's work since 1990, when he established a new relationship with his firm that enabled him to pursue more small scale, personal commissions. Illustrated from the rich archives of Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, this book charts Pei's progress from his birth in China in 1917 through every milestone in his career to his pre-eminent position today. The author, noted architecture critic Carter Wiseman, has supplemented extensive and meticulous research with many hours of conversation with Pei, his family, his associates and his clients. Wiseman focuses his text on the buildings of special relevance to Pei's career, and, whether discussing Pei's pyramid for the Louvre, the Kennedy Library or the Myerson Symphony Center, he carefully considers the project's architectural, sociological and personal dimensions. One sees how Pei's artistic vision has emerged, how he has deftly met the demands of each new situation and client, and how his charismatic personality has affected events. Scores of colour photographs present Pei's buildings in all their variety, from the urban grandeur of the Dallas City Hall to the daring innovation of the Bank of China skyscraper. Dozens of revealing drawings, plans and models as well as personal and documentary photographs make this volume the only comprehensive visual record of Pei's work."--with a bonus offer--
