

An edition of The Unreal America (1997)
Architecture and Illusion
By Ada Louise Huxtable
Publish Date
March 1999
Publisher
New Press
Language
eng
Pages
188
Description:
Argues that modern American commercial structures such as amusement parks, shopping malls, and historical villages reflect society's preference for formulaic designs and simplified reinventions of past styles rather than innovative ideas in architectural design.
subjects: Architecture, Architecture and society, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Architecture, History, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Architecture, New York Times reviewed, Architecture, united states, Architecture, modern, 20th century, Architecture, philosophy, Popular culture, united states, Architecture, domestic, united states, Architecture et société, Histoire, Aspect psychologique, Aspect de l'environnement, Illusion, Marketing, Architektur
Places: United States
Times: 20th century