Louis Kahn--In the Kingdom of Architecture

Louis.I.Kahn:In the Realm of Architecture

This book offers a comprehensive introduction to Louis Kahn, one of the most influential architects of the 20th century, his architectural works, and his philosophy. The "Biographies" section chronicles Kahn's tenacious and legendary life, charting the evolution of his architectural thinking from youth to later years. The "Architectures" section features ten key works from Kahn's career, such as the Kimbell Art Museum and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, detailing his architectural process. The "Atlas" section features a selection of architectural photography and hand-drawn sketches. This book, revised and supplemented from the previously condensed edition, now includes over 300 images. In addition to articles and images with simple captions and descriptions, this book also includes a complete bibliography and search list to ensure its scholarly nature, and cites the sources for descriptions of Kahn's architecture. David B. Browning is Professor of Art History at the University of Pennsylvania and author of books such as "The Beauty of Citybuilding: B. Franklin and the Philadelphia Museum of Art." David G. De Long is Professor of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania and an architectural scholar.

2017-09-01

江苏凤凰科学技术出版社

368

9787553784595