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Learning from Las Vegas is a seminal work in architectural theory, co-authored by Robert Venturi, Denise Scott Brown, and Steven Izenour. The book critiques the modernist architecture of the 1960s and 70s and advocates for the consideration of popular culture and vernacular architecture in design. It is known for its analysis of the Las Vegas Strip and its impact on architectural thought.
Publisher
MIT Press
Publication year
1972
ISBN-13
9780262720069
ISBN-10
026272006X
Language
English
Subjects
Architectural TheoryPostmodern ArchitectureUrban StudiesCultural CriticismDesign PhilosophyVernacular ArchitectureAmerican StudiesVisual Culture20th Century ArchitectureArt Criticism

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