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Frank Gehry: On Line (Princeton University Art Museum Series)
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Product Description
World-renowned architect Frank Gehry considers drawing a conceptual tool: his fluid, unpredictable sketches demonstrate how he searches for ideas with his pen. This handsome book, slipcased in a cardboard box that itself recalls Gehry's furniture, offers an in-depth analysis of his drawings during the two decades since computer generated design began to dominate architectural practice. Esther da Costa Meyer analyzes his idiosyncratic style, his inspiration in the art of the past and of the present, and his contributions to the art of architectural draftsmanship. As often as possible, she allows Gehry to speak for himself.Da Costa Meyer argues that Gehry's sketches are only the first link in a long chain that passes through numerous models and computer renderings until the building is finally completed. She notes, however, that these whimsical works powerfully express Gehry's critique of the dogmatic strains of modernism prevalent when he began his career and his own attempts to bring humour, emotion, and drama back to architecture.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #176928 in Books
- Published on: 2008-10
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 108 pages
Features
- ISBN13: 9780300122145
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Esther da Costa Meyer is associate professor of art and archaeology at Princeton University.
Customer Reviews
Frank Gerhrt On Line
This book is a jewel. The sleeve it comes in is a beautiful foil to the book itself. The text is wonderfully written and the images, though small, are very beautiful to look at. The book does a great job of showing the importance of his sketches in relation to his design process and finished architecture.
Fabulous Book Design
The book design is exquisite. It will be a collectable at some point in the future. If you can't afford one of Gehry's cardboard chairs, this could get you started. Though beware .. it's small and not for sitting on !
