modernism in architecture

Presents an overview of the history of modern architecture, including information on the cross-cultural influences in Europe, from 1750 to the mid-twentieth century.

A biography of architect Zaha Hadid, who grew up in Baghdad and went on to design buildings all over the world.

Examines the lives and works of thirty-three contemporary women architects, and includes photographs and illustrations that highlight the diversity of their styles.

A history of Western architecture taking into account the change of attitude that has occurred among architectural historians since the 1970s.

An account of Wright which strips away the masks behind which the architect continued to live and perform his unprecedented feats.

Traces the development of modern architecture through the lives, ideas, and accomplishments of architects who contributed most to the twentieth century including Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, Frank Gehry, and Scottish designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Photographs and text help profile the major architectural and engineering feats of the twentieth century.

Profiles some of the greatest architectural achievements in modern history, including the Eiffel Tower, the St. Louis Gateway Arch, the World Trade Center, and Mount Rushmore, describing the science behind their construction and the materials used to build them.