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John McAndrew's Modernist Vision
From the Vassar College Art Library to the Museum of Modern Art in New York
- Princeton Architectural Press
- by Mardges Bacon
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Publisher | Princeton Architectural Press |
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ISBN | 9781616896409 |
Author(s) | Mardges Bacon |
Publication date | October 2018 |
Edition | Hardback with dust jacket |
Dimensions | 241 x 178 mm |
Pages | 192 |
Language(s) | Eng. ed. |
Description
John McAndrew's Modernist Vision tells the compelling story of the architect, scholar, and curator John McAndrew, who played a key role in redefining modernism in the United States from the 1930s onward. The designer of the Vassar College Art Library-arguably the first modern interior on a college campus-and the curator of architecture at the Museum of Modern Art in New York from 1937 to 1941, McAndrew was instrumental in creating a distinct and innovative aesthetic that bridged the European modernist lineage and American regional vernacular. Providing a fascinating glimpse into McAndrew's life, his associations with important architects and artists, and the historical context that shaped his work, this book is a thoroughly researched testament to a man who left a powerful mark on the evolution of American architecture.