Lina Bo Bardi - Material Ideologies
Lina Bo Bardi - Material Ideologies
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Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) was a Brazilian architect, artist, designer, writer, and activist who is renowned for her bold modernist designs, such as the São Paulo Museum of Art and SESC Pompéia. This collection of essays presents new perspectives on Bo Bardi's work from leading contemporary artists, architects, curators, and scholars, engaging with the conceptual, social, and political philosophies latent in her architectural materials. The book is beautifully illustrated and features seven gatefolds, shedding vital new light on the ideological strategies inherent in Bo Bardi's iconic projects and lesser-known work.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 25 October 2022
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) is a renowned Brazilian architect, artist, designer, writer, and activist known for her bold and modernist designs, such as the São Paulo Museum of Art and the culture and leisure center SESC Pompéia. She was a tireless champion for local craft and materials, advocating for inclusivity and democratizing access to art and architecture. Bo Bardi's designs stood out within the modernist movement in Brazil and internationally, embracing an aesthetic that embraced diversity and challenged elitist institutions.
This collection of essays presents fresh perspectives on Bo Bardi from leading contemporary artists, architects, curators, and scholars. Contributors delve into the conceptual, social, and political philosophies embedded in the architectural materials she selected, exploring her use of concrete, nature, and vernacular materials. Beautifully illustrated with seven gatefolds, Lina Bo Bardi: Material Ideologies offers a vital new understanding of the ideological strategies inherent in Bo Bardi's iconic projects and lesser-known work.
Published by Princeton University Press, this book is an essential resource for architects, art historians, designers, and anyone interested in the intersection of architecture, art, and society. It sheds light on Bo Bardi's enduring legacy and her contribution to the global architectural discourse.
Weight: 962g
Dimension: 256 x 208 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780964264168
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