Concrete and Culture

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A Material History

By Adrian Forty

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Concrete and Culture by Adrian Forty explores the intricate relationship between the material concrete and its impact on architecture and society throughout history. The book delves into how concrete has not only shaped the physical landscapes of cities but also influenced cultural and social perceptions. It offers an insightful analysis of the material's significance, ranging from its role in modernist architecture to its symbolic resonance in contemporary art and urban environments.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intersection of architecture and cultural history. It explores how a simple building material has shaped societies and landscapes, blending scientific insights with cultural observations. If you're interested in how the built environment influences human culture, this book offers a compelling perspective.

Concrete and Culture

Almost three tons of concrete are produced each year for every person on the planet; only water is consumed more per head of population. Now used almost universally in modern construction, concrete polarizes opinion: provoking intense loathing and fervent passion in others. Concrete and Culture

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Almost three tons of concrete are produced each year for every person on the planet; only water is consumed more per head of population. Now used almost universally in modern construction, concrete polarises opinion: provoking intense loathing in some and fervent passion in others.

Concrete and Culture breaks new ground by charting concrete's effects on culture since its reinvention in the modern period, examining the ways it has changed our understanding of nature, time, and materiality. This book discusses architects' responses to and uses of concrete while also taking into account the role it has played in politics, literature, cinema, and labour relations, as well as in present-day arguments about sustainability.

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Adrian Forty's Concrete and Culture combines exploration and cultural analysis, providing a fresh perspective on modernity through the lens of concrete. Beginning as a personal project, the book evolves into an intellectually challenging discourse, shedding light on a material typically confined to technical literature. Forty's work captures the rich cultural associations of concrete, offering a novel way to understand contemporary trends and architecture.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780236360

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 120 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 220.0mm

Height: 171.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Adrian Forty is Professor Emeritus of Architectural History at the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. He is the author of many books including Concrete and Culture: A Material History (2012).