Houses of Cards |
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| Author:
| Eisenman, Peter |
| As told to:
| Krauss, Rosalind
Tafuri, Manfredo |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-505130-8 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 1987 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $70.00 |
Book Description:
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Peter Eisenman is known internationally for his innovative and provocative architecture and writings. This long-awaited book is a rich and complex investigation of his first six houses, which he calls "Houses of Cards." In them, he has tried to strip architecture of its traditional meanings and associations, making the planes, walls, and elements of the houses as valueless as an arrangement of playing cards. Manfredo Tafuri offers a psychological perspective in his essay; in hers...
More DescriptionPeter Eisenman is known internationally for his innovative and provocative architecture and writings. This long-awaited book is a rich and complex investigation of his first six houses, which he calls "Houses of Cards." In them, he has tried to strip architecture of its traditional meanings and associations, making the planes, walls, and elements of the houses as valueless as an arrangement of playing cards. Manfredo Tafuri offers a psychological perspective in his essay; in hers Rosalind Krauss provides cultural and historical contexts. The book is profusely illustrated with sketches, diagrams, and photographs.