John McAndrew's Modernist Vision: From the Vassar College Art Library to the Museum of Modern Art in New York

John McAndrews played a crucial role in redefining modernism in the United States by designing the Vassar College Art Library and curating architecture at the Museum of Modern Art. His work bridged European modernist lineage and American regional vernacular, leaving a lasting impact on American architecture.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 02 October 2018
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press

John McAndrews, a multifaceted architect, scholar, and curator, emerges as a central figure in the reimagining of modernism in the United States during the 1930s and beyond. His remarkable contributions include the design of the Vassar College Art Library, widely recognized as the pioneering modern interior on a college campus. From 1937 to 1941, McAndrew held the position of curator of architecture at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, where he played a pivotal role in forging a distinctive and groundbreaking aesthetic that seamlessly merged European modernist traditions with American regional vernacular. This book, meticulously researched and authored, offers a captivating glimpse into McAndrews's life, his close relationships with influential architects and artists, and the historical backdrop that influenced his work. It serves as a testament to his profound impact on the evolution of American architecture, leaving an indelible mark on the architectural landscape.

John McAndrews, a multifaceted architect, scholar, and curator, emerges as a central figure in the reimagining of modernism in the United States during the 1930s and beyond. His remarkable contributions include the design of the Vassar College Art Library, widely recognized as the pioneering modern interior on a college campus. From 1937 to 1941, McAndrew held the position of curator of architecture at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, where he played a pivotal role in forging a distinctive and groundbreaking aesthetic that seamlessly merged European modernist traditions with American regional vernacular. This book, meticulously researched and authored, offers a captivating glimpse into McAndrews's life, his close relationships with influential architects and artists, and the historical backdrop that influenced his work. It serves as a testament to his profound impact on the evolution of American architecture, leaving an indelible mark on the architectural landscape.

John McAndrews, a multifaceted architect, scholar, and curator, emerges as a central figure in the reimagining of modernism in the United States during the 1930s and beyond. His remarkable contributions include the design of the Vassar College Art Library, widely recognized as the pioneering modern interior on a college campus. From 1937 to 1941, McAndrew held the position of curator of architecture at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, where he played a pivotal role in forging a distinctive and groundbreaking aesthetic that seamlessly merged European modernist traditions with American regional vernacular. This book, meticulously researched and authored, offers a captivating glimpse into McAndrews's life, his close relationships with influential architects and artists, and the historical backdrop that influenced his work. It serves as a testament to his profound impact on the evolution of American architecture, leaving an indelible mark on the architectural landscape.

Weight: 688g
Dimension: 245 x 180 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781616896409