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Words and Buildings: A Vocabulary of Modern Architecture
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Words and Buildings: A Vocabulary of Modern Architecture

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Paperback English 320 pages 6.75 x 9.75 in 0.74 kg

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Rarity 67.2/100 · Collector 50.57/100 · Deal 9.01/100 · Listings: 2 · Avg price: $188.25 · Min price: $188.23

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Exploring the language of modern architecture, this work uses a vocabulary-based approach to dissect key terms that shape architectural discourse. The photographs and visuals embedded serve to illustrate the complex relationships between words and architectural forms that emerged in the 20th century.

Words and Buildings: A Vocabulary of Modern Architecture is authored by Adrian Forty and published by Thames & Hudson in 2004. Spanning 320 pages, it provides a detailed thematic exploration suitable for readers interested in architectural theory and history.