African Modernism: The Architecture of Independence. Ghana, Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya, Zambia

African Modernism explores the close relationship between architecture and nation-building in Ghana, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, and Zambia, featuring 100 buildings with descriptive texts, images, site plans, and floor plans.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 640 pages
Publication date: 12 December 2022
Publisher: Park Books

When African Modernism was first published in 2015, it was met with widespread international acclaim and has since become highly sought after, even after it went out of print in 2018. To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Marking Park Books, this landmark book will be reissued. During the 1950s and 1960s, most African countries achieved independence from their colonial rulers. Architecture emerged as a crucial medium through which these newly formed states expressed their national identity.

African Modernism delves into the intricate relationship between architecture and nation-building in Ghana, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, and Zambia. It showcases 100 buildings accompanied by concise descriptive texts, images, site plans, selected floor plans, and sections. Iwan Baan and Alexia Webster, specifically for the book's first edition, captured the buildings in their current state, providing a visual record of their existence. Each country is presented through an introductory text and a timeline of historical events. Additionally, this remarkable volume includes supplementary essays on specific aspects and topics of postcolonial Africa, richly illustrated with images and documents.

The publication of African Modernism in 2015 marked a significant milestone in the study of African architecture and history. It has garnered widespread recognition and appreciation, contributing to a deeper understanding of the continent's architectural heritage and its role in shaping national identities. The reissue of this book in 2023 ensures that its valuable insights and captivating images will be accessible to a broader audience, further enriching our understanding of African architecture and its global significance.

Dimension: 320 x 235 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783038602941