Benjamin for Architects (Thinkers for Architects) by Brian Elliott

by Brian Elliott

Walter Benjamin has become a decisive reference point for a whole range of critical disciplines, as he constructed a unique and provocative synthesis of aesthetics, politics and philosophy.Examining Benjamin 's contributions to cultural criticism in relation to the works of Max Ernst, Adolf Loos, Le Corbusier and Sigfried Giedion, this book also situates Benjamin 's work within more recent developments in architecture and urbanism.This is a concise, coherent account of the relevance of Walter Benjamin 's writings to architects, locating Benjamin 's critical work within the context of contemporary architecture and urbanism.

Genres: Architecture, Philosophy

Paperback Bunko

First published December 9, 2010

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[Kasra · Rating 3 out of 5]

It wasn't that informative it was just ok.