Adolf Behne (1885-1948) was one of the most incisive and eloquent theorists of modernism. His critique of the Bauhaus aided in changing the direction of that institution, and his assault on expressionist tendencies helped turn German architectural theory in a more sachlich, or practical, direction. The Modern Functional Building , written in 1923, clarifies the ideals of German modernism at their very inception, especially the crucial distinction between functionalism, rationalism, and utilitarianism. This seminal text ...
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Adolf Behne (1885-1948) was one of the most incisive and eloquent theorists of modernism. His critique of the Bauhaus aided in changing the direction of that institution, and his assault on expressionist tendencies helped turn German architectural theory in a more sachlich, or practical, direction. The Modern Functional Building , written in 1923, clarifies the ideals of German modernism at their very inception, especially the crucial distinction between functionalism, rationalism, and utilitarianism. This seminal text conveys the grit and complexity of early modernist aspirations and will be essential reading for anyone interested in this phase of the modern discourse.
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Series; Texts & documents. Physical description; 273 p. : ill.; 26 cm. Notes; Translation of the original German published: Munich: Drei Masken Verlag, 1926. List of author's works: p. 239-261. Includes bibliographical references (p. 226-231) and index. Translation of Der moderne Zweckbau. Munich: Drei Masken Verlag, 1926. Contents; No longer a facade / but a house--No longer a house / but shaped space--No longer shaped space / but designed reality. Summary; This text on German architectural theory, written in 1923, sought to clarify the ideals and complexities of German modernism-especially the distinction between functionalism, rationalism, and utilitarianism. It should be of value to those interested in this phase of the modern discourse. Subjects; Functionalism (Architecture). Architecture, Modern — 20th century. Architecture, Modern — 20th century — Germany. Architecture — History — 20th century. Architecture-[20th Century-Europe-1920s]. Architecture, Modern. Modern Architecture. Buildings. Functionalism — Germany. Architecture — Theory and criticism. Architecture — Germany — (1900-1924). Architectural structure & design. History of art / art & design styles. Germany. Inter-war period, (1918-1939). Architecture / History / General. Architecture; History of...; Germany. Behne, Adolf. Genres; Bibliography. Illustrated. Fine copy in the original color-printed, stiff-card wrappers. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.
