The Architecture of Edwin Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew - Twentieth Century Architecture, Pioneer Modernism and the Tropics (Paperback)

Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew were pioneers of Modern Architecture in Britain and its former colonies from the late 1920s through to the early 1970s. As a barometer of twentieth century architecture, their work traces the major cultural developments of that century from the development of modernism, its spread into the late-colonial arena and finally, to its re-evaluation that resulted in a more expressive, formalist approach in the post-war era. This book thoroughly examines Fry and Drew's highly influential 'Tropical Architecture' in West Africa and India, whilst also discussing their British work, such as their post World War II projects for the Festival of Britain, Harlow New Town, Pilkington Brothers' Headquarters and Coychurch Crematorium. It highlights the collaborative nature of Fry and Drew's work, including schemes undertaken with Elizabeth Denby, Walter Gropius, Denys Lasdun, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier. Positioning their architecture, writing and educational endeavours within a wider context, this book illustrates the significant artistic and cultural contributions made by Fry and Drew throughout their lengthy careers.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Ashgate Studies in Architecture
Release date:	August 2016
First published:	2014
Authors:	Iain Jackson • Jessica Holland
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	406
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-24747-5
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > The arts: general issues > General Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > General Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Regional geography Books > Earth & environment > The environment > General Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Landscape art & architecture > City & town planning - architectural aspects Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Area / regional studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > Imperialism Promotions
LSN:	1-138-24747-2
Barcode:	9781138247475

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