How Modern - Biographies of Architecture in China 1949-1979
How Modern - Biographies of Architecture in China 1949-1979
| Author | S. Surya; L. Hua eds. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | M Books |
| ISBN | 9783944425535 |
| Idea Code | 250840 |
Between the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949 and the start of Reform and Opening Up policies in 1979, architecture played a key role in shaping China’s vision for socialist modernity. The book reconsiders the architectural production of China during this period as a site of innovation, negotiation, and creative agency. Through essays, archival materials, and multimedia documentation, it sheds light on the overlooked microhistories behind design institutes, architects, and everyday users, revealing a complex and diverse architectural landscape shaped by shifting ideologies, technical ingenuity, and transnational influences, challenging enduring misconceptions.
| 360 p, ills colour & bw, 17 x 24 cm, pb, English |
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