by A T Friedman (Author)
The sleek lines and gleaming facades of the architecture of the late 1940s and 1950s reflect a culture fascinated by the promise of the Jet Age. This work draws on a vast range of sources to argue that the aesthetics of mid-century modern architecture reflect an increasing fascination with 'glamour'.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 272
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 18 May 2010
ISBN 10: 0300116543
ISBN 13: 9780300116540