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Cass Gilbert, Life and Work: Architect of the Public Domain
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- 304 pages
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- 11 hours
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The book explores Gilbert's contributions to American architecture through five distinct categories, highlighting his establishment of a national practice and evaluating the Minnesota State Capitol as a pivotal achievement in civic architecture. It also delves into his career in New York, his interpretations of civic ideals in urban and university planning, and his influence in the public sphere. Each section offers insights into how Gilbert shaped architectural discourse and practice in the United States.
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Cass Gilbert, Life and Work: Architect of the Public Domain, Robert A. M. Stern
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- 2001
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- Title
- Cass Gilbert, Life and Work: Architect of the Public Domain
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert A. M. Stern
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9780393730654
- Category
- Architecture and Urbanism, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The book explores Gilbert's contributions to American architecture through five distinct categories, highlighting his establishment of a national practice and evaluating the Minnesota State Capitol as a pivotal achievement in civic architecture. It also delves into his career in New York, his interpretations of civic ideals in urban and university planning, and his influence in the public sphere. Each section offers insights into how Gilbert shaped architectural discourse and practice in the United States.