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Taschen Basic Architecture

by Martin Steffens, Peter Gossel

The Modernist outsider "The essence of the artistic design in building – like all art – indeed provides meaning for man’s existence and in itself it confirmes its result that became form."
- Hans Scharoun

German architect Hans Scharoun (1893-1972) studied and practiced architecture his entire adult life but did not build a major building until 1963 when his impressive Berlin Philharmonie finally came to life. The fact that he stayed in Germany during the Second World War prevented him from realizing grandiose projects and caused him to concentrate more on interiors than exteriors for many years. Nevertheless, Scharoun`s sculptural designs, influenced by the expressionist-utopian circle "Gläserne Kette" of which he was a member, did not go unnoticed and were among the best of his generation. About the
Each book in TASCHEN’s Basic Architecture Series

Genres: Architecture, Art

96 pages, Paperback

Published November 1, 2003

Reviews

[Wilde Sky · Rating 3 out of 5]

The life and work of a German architect are explored.

I thought many of the photographs / buildings were stunning and the text / descriptions were reasonable.

Reading time around one hour.

[Saiid Abdul Baqi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great and comprehensive overview about arguably the greatest German architect ever.

[Christel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview, including lesser known buildings and some of his drawings. Good photos!