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Hector Guimard

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Architectural Monographs 2Publication details: London; Academy Editions; 1978Description: 112Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 720.92 DUN 23 4352
Summary: This volume is part of the Architectural Monographs series dedicated to the influential French architect and designer Hector Guimard, who is best known for his Art Nouveau style and work on the Paris Métro’s iconic entrance designs. The book explores Guimard's key architectural contributions, emphasizing his unique approach to form, materials, and the integration of artistic elements into architecture. Through a rich compilation of photographs, architectural drawings, and critical essays, the monograph showcases his significant projects, detailing their historical context and impact on the evolution of modern architecture. The editor, David Dunster, provides insightful commentary on Guimard's legacy, reflecting on how his work continues to resonate in contemporary architectural discourse.
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720.92 DAL Kevin Roche / 720.92 DOB Cox Architects 720.92 DOW Hawksmoor. 720.92 DUN Hector Guimard 720.92 EIS Re-working Eisenman. 720.92 EIS Re:working Eiseman 720.92 FAR Terry Farrell.

This volume is part of the Architectural Monographs series dedicated to the influential French architect and designer Hector Guimard, who is best known for his Art Nouveau style and work on the Paris Métro’s iconic entrance designs. The book explores Guimard's key architectural contributions, emphasizing his unique approach to form, materials, and the integration of artistic elements into architecture. Through a rich compilation of photographs, architectural drawings, and critical essays, the monograph showcases his significant projects, detailing their historical context and impact on the evolution of modern architecture. The editor, David Dunster, provides insightful commentary on Guimard's legacy, reflecting on how his work continues to resonate in contemporary architectural discourse.

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