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The Mathematics of the Ideal Villa and Other Essays (Paperback)

by Colin Rowe (Author)
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"In these essays Rowe makes the history of ideas into a dramatic theatre and he prods the polemics, theories and orthodox histories of modern architecture onto its stage. Here they're launched on clashing courses and their irresoluble conflicts played out among the set pieces of the modern movement."
Journal of Architectural Education



"Anyone who wants a record of Colin Rowe's published thoughts on architecture of the last thirty years, had better borrow, beg or steal this book."
- Architectural Association Quarterly

Product Description
This collection of an important architectural theorist's essays considers and compares designs by Palladio and Le Corbusier, discusses mannerism and modern architecture, architectural vocabulary in the 19th century, the architecture of Chicago, neoclassicism and modern architecture, and the architecture of utopia.

Product Details
  • Paperback: 233 pages
  • Publisher: The MIT Press (September 14, 1982)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0262680378
  • ISBN-13: 978-0262680370
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,860 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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