Bruno Taut's Design Inspiration for the Glashaus

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Architecture, Planning
Cover of the book Bruno Taut's Design Inspiration for the Glashaus by David Nielsen, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: David Nielsen ISBN: 9781317499787
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 16, 2015
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: David Nielsen
ISBN: 9781317499787
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 16, 2015
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

As a formative exemplar of early architectural modernism, Bruno Taut’s seminal exhibition pavilion the Glashaus (literally translated Glasshouse) is logically part of the important debate of rethinking the origins of modernism. However, the historical record of Bruno Taut’s Glashaus has been primarily established by one art historian and critic. As a result the historical record of the Glashaus is significantly skewed toward a singlular notion of Expressionism and surprisingly excludes Taut’s diverse motives for the design of the building.

In an effort to clarify the problematic historical record of the Glashaus, this book exposes Bruno Taut’s motives and inspirations for its design. The result is that Taut’s motives can be found in yet unacknowledged precedents like the botanical inspiration of the Victoria regia lily; the commercial interests of Frederick Keppler as the Director of the Deutche Luxfer Prismen Syndikat; and imitation that derived openly from the Gothic. The outcome is a substantial contribution to the re-evaluation of the generally accepted histories of the modern movement in architecture.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

As a formative exemplar of early architectural modernism, Bruno Taut’s seminal exhibition pavilion the Glashaus (literally translated Glasshouse) is logically part of the important debate of rethinking the origins of modernism. However, the historical record of Bruno Taut’s Glashaus has been primarily established by one art historian and critic. As a result the historical record of the Glashaus is significantly skewed toward a singlular notion of Expressionism and surprisingly excludes Taut’s diverse motives for the design of the building.

In an effort to clarify the problematic historical record of the Glashaus, this book exposes Bruno Taut’s motives and inspirations for its design. The result is that Taut’s motives can be found in yet unacknowledged precedents like the botanical inspiration of the Victoria regia lily; the commercial interests of Frederick Keppler as the Director of the Deutche Luxfer Prismen Syndikat; and imitation that derived openly from the Gothic. The outcome is a substantial contribution to the re-evaluation of the generally accepted histories of the modern movement in architecture.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Design Quality in New Housing by David Nielsen
Cover of the book Mobilities and Health by David Nielsen
Cover of the book Red to Blue by David Nielsen
Cover of the book The Babylonian World by David Nielsen
Cover of the book Second-Generation Transnationalism and Roots Migration by David Nielsen
Cover of the book Transforming Chinese Cities by David Nielsen
Cover of the book Resolving International Conflict by David Nielsen
Cover of the book Rethinking the Asian American Movement by David Nielsen
Cover of the book The Dream Frontier by David Nielsen
Cover of the book Foreign Policy In A Transformed World by David Nielsen
Cover of the book Rhetoric, History, and Women's Oratorical Education by David Nielsen
Cover of the book Managers by David Nielsen
Cover of the book Time, Narrative, and Emotion in Early Modern England by David Nielsen
Cover of the book Foucault and Educational Leadership by David Nielsen
Cover of the book Sport Psychology for Young Athletes by David Nielsen
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy