Material Theories takes a radically new approach to well-established thinking on nineteenth-century architecture and design by investigating Gottfried Semper's classic ideas about dressing, metamorphosis of material, and cultural development, culminating in his two-volume public…
Intro -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Figures -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Biographical background -- Outline of the book -- Notes -- 1. Analysis and experience: Artefacts in archaeology and cultural history -- …
Intro -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Figures -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Biographical background -- Outline of the book -- Notes -- 1. Analysis and experience: Artefacts in archaeology and cultural history -- …
"Material Theories takes a radically new approach to well-established thinking on nineteenth-century architecture and design by investigating Gottfried Semper's classic ideas about dressing, metamorphosis of material, and cultural development, culminating in his two-volume publi…