THE ROOTS OF MODERNISM. ARCHITECTS OF THE 18TH CENTURY

Embark on a captivating journey to the roots of modernism! Józef Rykwert's book "The Roots of Modernism. Architects of the 18th Century" offers an extraordinary analysis of the social and interpersonal transformations that shaped European architecture between 1650 and 1775. Discover the context of revolutionary changes and debates that continue to inspire proponents of classical and modernist architecture.

• In-depth analysis of 18th-century European architecture
• Revolutionary changes in classical architecture
• Social and interpersonal relationships in the context of the era
• Debates between proponents of classical and modernist architecture
• Influence of philosophy on shaping culture and construction
• History of work organization, academies, and the architect profession
• Development of building guilds and the birth of Freemasonry

"The Roots of Modernism" is a book that transcends the traditional framework of architectural history. The author focuses on buildings as products of a broad culture, based on philosophical ideas and shaped by political and religious upheavals. Rykwert pays close attention to the shift of "classical" art towards "neoclassical" art, analyzing the social conditions in which architects, artists, and craftsmen created.

The book meticulously describes the organization of work in the 18th century, the emergence of academies and the architect profession, the development of building guilds, and the birth of Freemasonry. The author introduces the most important painters and sculptors of this period, focusing on the real conditions in which they created. Discover a fascinating story that shaped the foundations of modern architecture!

Published by the National Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning, this book is a must-read for all enthusiasts of architecture, art history, and European culture. Explore the roots of modernism and understand how the past influences the present. The hardcover book, sized at 178x254 mm, makes an ideal gift for anyone who values knowledge and beauty.