The Sphere And The Labyrinth by Manfredo Tafuri
Avant-Gardes and Architecture from Piranesi to the 1970s
This seminal work delves into the intricate relationship between architecture and ideology, exploring how architectural forms and urban planning reflect and shape societal structures. Through a critical examination of historical and contemporary architectural practices, the author challenges conventional narratives and highlights the labyrinthine complexities of modernity. The text navigates through a series of essays that dissect the interplay between architectural innovation and the socio-political contexts that influence it, offering a profound critique of the role of architecture in the cultural and intellectual landscape.
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- 1980
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- Italian
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- 300-400
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