Widely regarded as one of the significant prophets of modern architecture, Adolf Loos was a celebrity in his own day. This book argues that Loos' masterful astylistic architecture was an appreciation of tradition and utility and not, as most architectural historians have argued, a mere repudiation of the florid style of the Vienna Secession.
Focusing on the tension between modernism and its critiques, the essays explore the anti-modernist debates of the 1970s and 1980s. Masheck offers insightful analysis, highlighting the complexities of modernist thought and its ongoing relevance. Through a critical lens, the work engages with the cultural and artistic responses to modernism, making it a significant contribution to contemporary discourse on the subject.
A fresh look at Mondrian by a renowned art historian.