Architecture as Civil Commitment
Gaia Piccarolo
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Architecture as Civil Commitment
Published
2019
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
Pages
210
ISBN-13
9781317179153
Description
"Architecture as Civil Commitment analyzes the many ways in which Costa shaped the discourse of Brazilian modern architecture, tracing the roots, developments, and counter-marches of a singular form of engagement that programmatically chose to act by cultural means rather than by political ones. Split into five chapters, the book addresses specific case-studies of Costa's professional activity, pointing at his multiples role in the Brazilian federal government and focusing on passages of his work that are much less known outside of Brazil, such as his role inside Estado Novo bureaucracy, his leadership at SPHAN, and his participation at UNESCO's headquarter project, all the way to the design of Brasilia. Digging deep into the original documents, the book crafts a powerful historical reconstruction that gives the international readership a detailed picture of one of the most fascinating architects of the 20th century, in all his contradictory geniality. An ideal read for those interested in Brazilian modernism, students and scholars of architectural and urban planning history, socio-cultural and political history, and visual arts"--
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How many pages are in Architecture as Civil Commitment?
This edition of Architecture as Civil Commitment has approximately 210 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Architecture as Civil Commitment?
For most readers, Architecture as Civil Commitment typically takes between 4h 23m and 2h 55m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 52,500 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Architecture as Civil Commitment is approximately 52,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Architecture as Civil Commitment?
Architecture as Civil Commitment was written by Gaia Piccarolo.
When was Architecture as Civil Commitment published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.