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PublisherYale University Press
ISBN-100300163703
ISBN-139780300163704
eBay Product ID (ePID)84334670
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Book TitleStructure of Light : Richard Kelly and the Illumination of Modern Architecture
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2011
TopicIndividual Architects & Firms / Monographs, Interior Design / Lighting, Regional, History / General
IllustratorYes
GenreArchitecture
AuthorSandy Isenstadt
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight44.4 Oz
Item Length10.8 in
Item Width9.9 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2010-026290
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"This book will delight historians of modern architecture and design before the advent of postmodernism."- Library Journal, "This book will delight historians of modern architecture and design before the advent of postmodernism."-- Library Journal
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Dewey Decimal729/.28092
SynopsisThe potential of electric light as a new building "material" was recognized in the 1920s and became a useful design tool by the mid-century. Skillful lighting allowed for theatricality, narrative, and a new emphasis on structure and space. The Structure of Light tells the story of the career of Richard Kelly, the field's most influential figure. Six historians, architects, and practitioners explore Kelly's unparalleled influence on modern architecture and his lighting designs for some of the 20th century's most iconic buildings: Philip Johnson's Glass House; Louis Kahn's Kimbell Art Museum; Eero Saarinen's GM Technical Center; and Mies van der Rohe's Seagram Building, among many others. This beautifully illustrated history demonstrates the range of applications, building types, and artistic solutions he employed to achieve a "nocturnal modernity" that would render buildings evocatively different at night. The survival of Kelly's rich correspondence and extensive diaries allows an in-depth look at the triumphs and uncertainties of a young profession in the making. The first book to focus on the contributions of a master in the field of architectural lighting, this fascinating volume celebrates the practice's significance in modern design., The potential of electric light as a new building "material" was recognized in the 1920s and became a useful design tool by the mid-century. Skillful lighting allowed for theatricality, narrative, and a new emphasis on structure and space. The Structure of Light tells the story of the career of Richard Kelly, the field's most influential figure. Six historians, architects, and practitioners explore Kelly's unparalleled influence on modern architecture and his lighting designs for some of the 20th century's most iconic buildings: Philip Johnson's Glass House; Louis Kahn's Kimbell Art Museum; Eero Saarinen's GM Technical Center; and Mies van der Rohe's Seagram Building, among many others. This beautifully illustrated history demonstrates the range of applications, building types, and artistic solutions he employed to achieve a "nocturnal modernity" that would render buildings evocatively different at night. The survival of Kelly's rich correspondence and extensive diaries allows an in-depth look at the triumphs and uncertainties of a young profession in the making. The first book to focus on the contributions of a master in the field of architectural lighting, this fascinating volume celebrates the practice's significance in modern design. Published in association with the Yale School of Architecture Exhibition Schedule: Yale School of Architecture (08/23/10-10/02/10)
LC Classification NumberNK2115.5.L5
