Alvar Aalto and The Art of Landscape (Hardcover)

Alvar Aalto and The Art of Landscape captures the essence of the Finnish architect's landscape concept, emphasising culture and tradition, which characterised his approach to and understanding of architecture as part of the wider environment. From the forests of his youth to sights from his travels, Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) was influenced by outdoor landscapes. Throughout his career, he felt the need to shape the terrain and this became a signature of his architecture. Divided into five chapters, this book traces Aalto's relationship with landscape, starting with an analysis of his definitions and descriptions of landscape language, which ranged from natural references and biological terms, to synonyms and comparisons. It includes beautifully illustrated case study projects from the 1950s and 1960s, discussing Aalto's transformation of different landscapes through topography, terracing and tiers, ruins and natural elements, horizon outlines, landmarks, and the repetition of form. Featuring archival sketches, garden drawings, and plans, the book also contains Aalto's text 'Architecture in the Landscape of Central Finland' from 1925 in the appendix. This book provides fascinating, untold insights into Aalto's relationship with landscape and how this developed during his lifetime, for scholars, researchers, and students interested in architecture and landscape history, landscape art, and cultural studies.

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Research in Landscape and Environmental Design
Release date:	February 2022
First published:	2022
Authors:	Teija Isohauta
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	202
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-211664-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Individual architects Books > Earth & environment > The environment > General Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Rural planning Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Gardening > Gardens (descriptions, history etc) Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Landscape art & architecture > General Books > Gardening > Gardens (descriptions, history etc) Promotions
LSN:	1-03-211664-1
Barcode:	9781032116648

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