Maxwell Fry
Art in a Machine Age: A Critique of Contemporary Life through the Medium of Architecture
Art in a Machine Age: A Critique of Contemporary Life through the Medium of Architecture
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Art in a Machine Age is a 1969 book by Maxwell Fry that offers an alternative approach to technocracy in solving major problems, particularly those related to the environment. It emphasizes the importance of art as a necessity for life, not a derivative of it, and is essential for students of architecture and general readers interested in art and architecture.
Format: Hardback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
First published in 1969, Art in a Machine Age is a captivating collection of four lectures delivered by Maxwell Fry at the Royal Academy in 1968. This groundbreaking work offers an alternative perspective on technocracy, particularly in addressing significant challenges, particularly those related to the environment. The book explores a wide range of themes, including the architecture of instinct, the conscious architect, the emotional basis of architecture, the era we inhabit, the pre- and post-war years, and the present times. At its core, this book asserts that art should be recognized as the author defines it—as a necessity for, rather than a derivative of, life. It is a must-read for students of architecture and enthusiasts of art and architecture alike.
First published in 1969, Art in a Machine Age is a captivating collection of four lectures delivered by Maxwell Fry at the Royal Academy in 1968. This groundbreaking work offers an alternative perspective on technocracy, particularly in addressing significant challenges, particularly those related to the environment. The book explores a wide range of themes, including the architecture of instinct, the conscious architect, the emotional basis of architecture, the era we inhabit, the pre- and post-war years, and the present times. At its core, this book asserts that art should be recognized as the author defines it—as a necessity for, rather than a derivative of, life. It is a must-read for students of architecture and enthusiasts of art and architecture alike.
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032618937
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