Reference Books
Dictionary of Architecture & Construction, 3rd edition
The Dictionary of Architecture & Construction defines modern architecture as “a loose term applied since the late 19th century to buildings in a variety of styles, in which emphasis is placed on functionalism, rationalism, and current methods of construction, in contrast with architectural styles based on historical precedents and traditional methods of building” (Harris 2006). This reference book is valuable because it is a concise and easy to use index of language and terms pertaining to architects and preservationists.
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Harris, Cyril M. (2006). Dictionary of Architecture & Construction: 2200 Illustrations, Third Edition. New York, McGraw-Hill.
LC : 99056285, ISBN : 0071351787, OCLC : 42798196
Hamilton call number: NA 31 .H32 2000
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Preservation of Modern Architecture
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Preservation of Modern Architecture is a definitive resource for preservation. Within are case studies that separating modern buildings into different types: pavilions, schools, airports, etc. Each building is discussed with descriptions, summaries, and preservation issues. Preservation of Modern Architecture is valuable for its concise overview of the problems facing the field.
Prudhon, Theodore H.M. (2008). Preservation of Modern Architecture. Hoboken, New Jersey, John Wiley and Sons.
LC : 2007029062, ISBN : 9780471662945, ISBN : 047166294, OCLC : 156785023
Hamilton call number: NA 682 .M63 P78 2008
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The Cambridge History of Modernism
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The Cambridge History of Modernism takes a comprehensive look at the ideology of the modern movement and its influence on Western civilization. The volume contains analytical discussions of architecture, visual art, philosophy, science and literature, all in one edition.
Sherry, Vincent (2016). The Cambridge History of Modernism. Cambridge, United Kingdom, Cambridge University Press.
LC : 2016011754, ISBN : 1107034698, ISBN : 9781107034693, OCLC :946159764
Hamilton call number: PN56 .M54 C36 2016
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