THE AGE OF GLASS
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- Author: STEPHEN ESKILSON
- ISBN: 9781474278355
- Availability: In Stock
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The book's chapters focus on key moments
within the modern history of architecture, moments when glass came to the
forefront of architectural thought, and which illustrate how glass has been
used at different times to project different cultural ideas. A wide range of
topics are explored – from the tension between expressionism and functionalism,
to the persistent theme of glass and social class, to how glass has reflected
political ideas from Nazism through to today's global consumer capitalism. The
book also grapples with current arguments about sustainability, while, taking
into account the advent of digital LED screens and 'smart glass', offering new
cultural perspectives on the future and asking what glass architecture will
signify in the digital age. Combining close readings of buildings with insights
drawn from research, plus good storytelling and strong contemporary relevance, The Age of Glass offers a
fascinating new perspective on modern architecture and culture.