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Ex Library book - minimal use - good clean copy although does have Library Markings

The 12 essays contained in this volume constitute an assessment of the reconstruction of European cities after the Second World War. The essays are based upon new research by a body of contributors from eight countries, including architects, town planners, archivists and geographers. Several authors stress the fact that planning experiences after World War I and during the period of Nazi domination shaped post-1945 reconstruction, while others analyze the successes and failures of reconstruction under Soviet-dominated socialist regimes. In all cases, it is explained how those responsible for rebuilding had to grapple with the complex issues of architectural design, town planning and historical preservationism - issues which have lost none of their relevance today. Significant architectural continuities before and after World War II are highlighted and several unusual instances of rebuilding are mentioned in case… Read More

Used - but excellent condition
One careful owner
Comes from Smoke Free home
Review
Much has been written about Charles Rennie Mackintosh, his life and work. This book attempts to decipher the meaning of the symbols and decoration in Mackintosh's art and that of many of his contemporaries, both in Glasgow and abroad. The book places the work of the Glasgow Four in the philosophical and religious framework which inspired it. Herbert MacNair, the last survivor of the Four, described the group's early water-colours as being essentially dependent on symbolism not a line was drawn without a purpose and rarely was a single motif employed that had not some allegorical meaning. This being so, it is surprising that the work of the Mackintosh group, despite enormous recent interest, remains, in general, unexplored. This book gives new importance to the contribution of Mackintosh's wife to his art. It documents a dramatic story of lifelong loves and enmities. Equal prominence is given to ancient belief and modern… Read More

USED - but in Good Condition
Some foxing to inside covers but the book is otherwise sound.
THE Book for Kirchner's Drawings and pastels. This is a Top Quality Art Book -
A Huge 10"x12.25" Format, 315 pages, 100 full page plates, all colored works are shown in full color and each work has an opposing page of info concerning the specific piece being viewed.