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On Adam's House in Paradise, second edition - (Idea of the Primitive Hut in Architectural History) 2nd Edition by Joseph Rykwert (Paperback)
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Highlights
- On Adam's House in Paradise "takes off backward through history hunting for Adam's house, the original image.
- About the Author: Joseph Rykwert is Paul Philippe Cret Professor of Architecture Emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania.
- 250 Pages
- Architecture, History
- Series Name: Idea of the Primitive Hut in Architectural History
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About the Book
On Adam's House in Paradise takes off backward through history hunting for Adam's house, the original image. En route, with wry wit and charm, Rykwert singes every generation of architectural theoreticians back to Vitruvius, but he manages to illuminate their efforts and their immolations.--Charles Moore, Progressive ArchitectureBook Synopsis
On Adam's House in Paradise "takes off backward through history hunting for Adam's house, the original image. En route, with wry wit and charm, Rykwert singes every generation of architectural theoreticians back to Vitruvius, but he manages to illuminate their efforts and their immolations."--Charles Moore, Progressive ArchitectureThis new edition of On Adam's House in Paradise (first published by the Museum of Modern Art) incorporates all the original illustrations and several new ones, as well as additional text by the author.
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On Adam's House in Paradise "takes off backward through history hunting for Adam's house, the original image. En route, with wry wit and charm, Rykwert singes every generation of architectural theoreticians back to Vitruvius, but he manages to illuminate their efforts and their immolations.--Charles Moore, Progressive Architecture--
About the Author
Joseph Rykwert is Paul Philippe Cret Professor of Architecture Emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania.Dimensions (Overall): 9.3 Inches (H) x 6.46 Inches (W) x .63 Inches (D)
Weight: .97 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 250
Genre: Architecture
Sub-Genre: History
Series Title: Idea of the Primitive Hut in Architectural History
Publisher: MIT Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Joseph Rykwert
Language: English
Street Date: December 29, 1981
TCIN: 85327437
UPC: 9780262680363
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-8055
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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