Publisher: Benedikt Taschen

Pages: 696 Pages

Dimensions: Height 320mm x Width 250mm x Depth 46mm

Editor: Taschen

Publish date: 978-3-7544-0050-0

Language: english

ISBN-number: 978-3-7544-0050-0

blurb:

The legendary magazine Arts & Architecture documented cultural innovations following the end of World War II. This selection brings together the highlights of the magazine from 1950 to 1954, with a special focus on American architecture and its pioneers, including Richard Neutra, Eero Saarinen, and Charles & Ray Eames.

The period from the end of World War II to the mid-1960s was an exciting time of transformation. New talents designed innovative projects that combined modern design with affordable building materials. The Case Study House Programexemplifies this trend—it serves as a blueprint for modern living, made globally popular by the leading trade journal of the time, Arts & Architecture. The complete facsimile of Arts & Architecture was published by TASCHEN in 2008 as a limited Collector’s Edition.

This new compilation, curated by Benedikt Taschen, gathers all the highlights from 1950 to 1954 of the legendary magazine, featuring the greatest architects of the era, including Richard Neutra, Eero Saarinen, and Charles & Ray Eames. This special selection is not only a tribute to a politically, socially, and culturally engaged publication but also a testament to one of the most unique and influential periods in the history of American architecture.