num_pages: 96
description: Less is more: Finding perfection in purity Famed for his motto less is more Ludwig Mies van der Rohe(1886 1969) was one of thefounding fathers of modern architectureand ahotly-debated tastemakerof twentieth century aesthetics and urban experience.Mies van der Rohe's philosophy was one ofunderlying truth in pure forms and proportions. With the help of contemporary technological and material developments he sought a stripped-down purity to architecture showcased by the likes of theSeagram BuildingandFarnsworth House. Some spoke out against this stark approach as the precursor to bland generic cityscapes. Others cite Mies van der Rohe as the ultimate master of anabdingly elegant essence.This book presents more than 20 of Mies van der Rohe's projects from the period 1906 1967 to introduce his groundbreaking practice and influence in both America and Europe. About the Series: Each book in TASCHEN s Basic Architecture Series features: an introduction to the life and work of the architect the major works in chronological order information about the clients architectural preconditions as well as construction problems and resolutions a list of all the selected works and a map indicating the locations of the best and most famous buildings approximately 120 illustrations (photographs sketches drafts and plans) 
language: English
title: Mies van der Rohe
publisher: TASCHEN