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See moreThe acclaimed survey of the life and works of the celebrated Italian modernist master, Carlo Scarpa, from the highly-regarded architectural author, Robert McCarter
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The acclaimed survey of the life and works of the celebrated Italian modernist master, available again in a classic format.
The work of Carlo Scarpa challenged, and continues to challenge, accepted notions of modern architecture. While several books have been published on his work, none has approached the breadth and depth of this monograph by Robert McCarter, who is celebrated for his meticulously researched, experientially based, and jargon-free accounts of key figures in modern architecture.
Carlo Scarpa is the definitive study of Scarpa's many accomplishments, including such works as the Canova Museum, the Castelvecchio Museum, and the Brion Cemetery, among others.
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Robert McCarter's work on Carlo Scarpa has been praised for its thorough research and comprehensive detailing of Scarpa's career and architectural projects. The book is noted for its engaging narratives and includes an impressive collection of sketches, plans, and photographs, capturing the essence of Scarpa's dramatic modernism. Reviewers highlight McCarter's meticulous and jargon-free account as a definitive study, offering both broad and detailed insights into Scarpa's achievements.
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ISBN: 9781838662929
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 25 March 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd
Edition: Classic Format
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 250.0mm
Height: 290.0mm
Weight: 2040g
Pages: 288
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About the Author
Robert McCarter is an architect and has been Ruth and Norman Moore Professor of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis since 2007. He taught at the University of Florida, where he was Director of the School of Architecture, and Columbia University, among other schools. He has written widely, including seven acclaimed books with Phaidon.
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