Postmodern Architecture

Name: Postmodern Architecture
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Less is a Bore

By Owen Hopkins

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Postmodern Architecture by Owen Hopkins explores the vibrant and often controversial architectural style that emerged in the 1970s. Embracing eclecticism and nonconformity, postmodernism challenged the minimalist mantra of "less is more" with a spirited "less is a bore" attitude, as championed by Robert Venturi. This book presents a dazzling array of examples from across the globe, capturing the playful, colourful, and diverse forms that define the movement's lasting impact.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in architectural history, students and professionals in design and architecture, as well as anyone fascinated by cultural shifts in 20th-century art and urban development. Its rich visuals and insightful commentary also suit collectors of fine art and design coffee table books.

A curated collection of Postmodern architecture in all its glorious array of vivid non-conformity

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This unprecedented book takes its subtitle from Postmodernist icon Robert Venturi's spirited response to Mies van der Rohe's dictum that 'less is more'.

One of the 20th century's most controversial styles, Postmodernism began in the 1970s, reached a fever pitch of eclectic nonconformity in the 1980s and 90s, and after nearly 40 years is now enjoying a newfound popularity.

Postmodern Architecture showcases examples of the movement in a rainbow of shades and forms from around the globe.

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Critics praise the book for showcasing a global spectrum of postmodern architecture's creativity and boldness. Design Anthology highlights its gleefully nonconformist spirit, while The Observer celebrates its playful celebration of the brashness inherent in the style. Wallpaper* acknowledges the book's defence of a style once seen as frivolous, revealing why postmodernism's embrace of colour and historicist elements remains influential. Dezeen notes the book’s effective portrayal of the movement's worldwide diversity, making it a treat for architecture fans as noted by Hypebeast.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780714878126

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 1642g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

London-based Owen Hopkins is the senior curator of exhibitions and education at Sir John Soane s Museum where he curated The Return of the Past: Postmodernism in British Architecture in 2018. He was also the editor of Conversations on Postmodernism, a book of interviews with eight figures associated with the movement. Hopkins has written widely on architecture for publications including: Independent, Dezeen, Icon, The Architectural Review, and The Architects Journal.

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