Henry Russell Hitchcock

Built In U. S. A.: Post-War Architecture by Henry Russell Hitchcock is a comprehensive study of the architecture that emerged in the United States after World War II. The book explores the various styles, techniques, and materials used by American architects during this period, as well as the social and cultural factors that influenced their work. Hitchcock begins by providing a historical overview of post-war America, including the economic boom that followed the war, the rise of suburbanization, and the influence of modernist architecture from Europe. He then delves into the various architectural styles that emerged during this period, including International Style, Brutalism, and Postmodernism. Throughout the book, Hitchcock provides detailed analysis of individual buildings and architects, including Philip Johnson, Louis Kahn, and Frank Lloyd Wright. He also examines the role of government and industry in shaping post-war architecture, particularly through programs like the GI Bill and the National Defense Education Act. Overall, Built In U. S. A.: Post-War Architecture is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American architecture and the cultural and social trends that shaped it during this pivotal period in the nation's history. Preface By Philip C. Johnson. 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.

Architecture, Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries: The Pelican History of Art is a comprehensive book written by Henry Russell Hitchcock that explores the evolution of architecture throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The book is part of the Pelican History of Art series and is widely regarded as a seminal work in the field of architectural history. The book begins by examining the Romantic movement in architecture and the emergence of new styles such as Gothic Revival and Neoclassicism. Hitchcock then goes on to explore the impact of industrialization on architecture, including the rise of modernism and the development of new materials and construction techniques. The book also delves into the social and political contexts that shaped architectural movements during this time period, including the influence of colonialism and nationalism. Hitchcock analyzes the work of key architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, and Mies van der Rohe, and examines the impact of their designs on the built environment. Throughout the book, Hitchcock provides detailed analysis of architectural styles, techniques, and innovations, as well as the cultural and historical factors that influenced their development. Architecture, Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries: The Pelican History of Art is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of architecture and the ways in which it has shaped the world we live in today. 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.

Initially produced as the catalog to accompany a controversial and groundbreaking 1932 Museum of Modern Art show of the then new architecture emerging in Europe and America, The International Style quickly became the definitive statement of the principles underlying the work of such giants as Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, Walter Gropius, and other pioneers. It might be said that Henry-Russell Hitchcock and Philip Johnson discovered as well as defined "the International Style," and over the decades their book has served as both a flashpoint for criticism and a frame for growth in the architectural profession. It has never been out of print in over sixty years. This new edition has been completely redesigned and reset, and it features a new foreword by Philip Johnson, who reflects on the legacy of the International Style and examines the still-precarious power of architecture in our public life.