The Architectural Models of Theodore Conrad : The "miniature boom" of mid-century modernism /: The "miniature boom" of mid-century modernism. (2021)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Teresa Fankhänel.
• Authors: Fankhänel, Teresa
• Contents: AcknowledgementsList of IllustrationsIntroductionThe Dean of ModelsObjects in their Own RightThe Postwar Modeling BoomEditing out1. Architectural Model Making as a ProfessionFrom Ghostwriters to Co-AuthorsA New Generation of Model MakersThe Introduction of Large-Scale Modeling OperationsModel Makers for the War EffortIndustrialization and the Division of LaborCompetition, Collaboration, and Co-AuthorsModel Making and the Architect 2. Modeling MaterialsModel and BuildingMaterial Diversity in the 1920sImitating Modern ArchitectureThe Postwar Modeling BoomFrom Miniature Buildings to the Idea as Model3. Model DrawingsThe Three-Dimensional ShiftTranslations and GapsDrawing Models 4. Model PhotographyRealismCamera and ModelModels, Photos, and DrawingsFaking versus HonestyPhoto ModelsThe Magazine EraModel Photos in Architectural Practices 5. Model DisplaysSelling an IdeaThe Modeling CrazeArchitectural ExhibitionsInteractive Displays List of ReferencesIndex.
• Publisher Details: London : Bloomsbury Visual Arts
• Publication Date: 2021
• Extent: 1 online resource (224 pages)
• Subjects: Theory of architecture; Architecture -- History -- General; Architecture -- Criticism; History of architecture
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781350152861; 1350152862
• Related ISBNs: 9781350152830
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.