Mies van der Rohe

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A Critical Biography, New and Revised Edition

By Edward Windhorst and Franz Schulze

Summary

Mies van der Rohe by Edward Windhorst and Franz Schulze delves into the life and career of the renowned modernist architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. It explores his journey from his early work in Germany to his influential time in the United States, highlighting his architectural philosophy and iconic creations. The biography provides insight into Mies's professional challenges and achievements, painting a rich portrait of his impact on modern architecture.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by architecture and design, particularly the modernist movement. It offers an in-depth exploration of the life and work of one of the 20th century's most influential architects, providing rich insights into his philosophy and impact on the architectural world.

Giving voice to dozens of architects who knew and worked with (and sometimes against) Mies van der Rohe, this comprehensive biography tells the compelling story of how Mies and his students and followers created some of the most significant buildings of the twentieth century.

Description

Mies van der Rohe: A Critical Biography is a major rewriting and expansion of Franz Schulze's acclaimed 1985 biography, the first full treatment of the master German-American modern architect. Coauthored with architect Edward Windhorst, this revised edition, three times the length of the original text, features extensive new research and commentary and draws on the best recent work of American and German scholars.

The authors' major new discoveries include the massive transcript of the early-1950s Farnsworth House court case, which discloses for the first time the facts about Mies's epic battle with his client Edith Farnsworth. Giving voice to dozens of architects who knew and worked with (and sometimes against) Mies, this comprehensive biography tells the compelling story of how Mies and his students and followers created some of the most significant buildings of the twentieth century.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780226151458

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Chicago Press

Edition: Second Edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 18.0mm

Height: 25.0mm

Weight: 1049g

Pages: 512

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Edward Windhorst Franz Schulze Non-Fiction

About the Author

Franz Schulze is the Hollender Professor of Art Emeritus at Lake Forest College. His many books include Philip Johnson: Life and Work and, as coauthor, Chicago's Famous Buildings, the latter also published by the University of Chicago Press. Edward Windhorst studied architecture with Myron Goldsmith at the Illinois Institute of Technology. He has written two other books about modern architecture in Chicago.