NB Architecture

  • Home
  • NB Architecture

NB Architecture New Books in Architecture is an author-interview podcast channel that showcases recently-published bo (http://www.newbooksnetwork.com)

New Books in Architecture is part of the New Books Network author-interview podcast consortium.

FOLLIES in AMERICA: A History of Garden and Park Architecture (Cornell University Press) examines historicized garden bu...
23/02/2022

FOLLIES in AMERICA: A History of Garden and Park Architecture (Cornell University Press) examines historicized garden buildings, known as "follies," from the nation's founding through the American centennial celebration in 1876.

In a period of increasing nationalism, follies―such as temples, summerhouses, towers, and ruins―brought a range of European architectural styles to the United States. By imprinting the land with symbols of European culture, landscape gardeners brought their idea of civilization to the American wilderness. Learn more on the podcast 👇

https://newbooksnetwork.com/follies-in-america

In the world of interior design, mid-century Modernism has left an indelible mark still seen and felt today in countless...
22/02/2022

In the world of interior design, mid-century Modernism has left an indelible mark still seen and felt today in countless open-concept floor plans and spare, geometric furnishings. Yet despite our continued fascination, we rarely consider how this iconic design sensibility was marketed to the diverse audiences of its era. Examining advice manuals, advertisements, and more, MID-CENTURY MODERNISM and the AMERICAN BODY: Race, Gender, and the Politics of Power in Design (Princeton University Press) offers a powerful new look at how codes of race, gender, and identity influenced—and were influenced by—Modern design and shaped its presentation to consumers. Tune in 👇

https://newbooksnetwork.com/mid-century-modernism-and-the-american-body

Address


Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when NB Architecture posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to NB Architecture:

Shortcuts

  • Address
  • Alerts
  • Contact The Business
  • Claim ownership or report listing

  • Want your business to be the top-listed Media Company?

Share