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As Seen

Exhibitions That Made Architecture and Design History
ArchitectureArt
Pages
144
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

This book examines the history and social impact of modern architecture and design, focusing on how these fields have been presented in exhibitions across the 20th and 21st centuries. It investigates how these public displays influenced understanding and critical conversations about significant architectural movements. Through a study of key exhibitions, the text offers insights into the changing relationship between design, society, and our experience of the built environment.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualReflectiveThought-Provoking

Genres

Architecture Art History Sociology

Authors

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Paola Antonelli

Paola Antonelli is a Senior Curator of Architecture & Design at MoMA. Her book, Objects of Design from the Museum of Modern Art, explores significant design pieces from the museum's collection. She focuses on how design shapes our everyday lives.