Architecture and Abstraction

Architecture and Abstraction

Pier Vittorio Aureli • MIT Press

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ISBN-10: 0262545233 · ISBN-13: 978‑0262545235 · 2023

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Pier Vittorio Aureli presents a rigorous historical and theoretical examination of abstraction within the built environment, moving beyond formalist interpretations to explore its socio-economic origins. By tracing the development of abstract architectural forms, the author demonstrates how these structures are deeply embedded in the history of labor, capital, and political organization. This study challenges conventional architectural narratives by situating the abstract not as a stylistic choice, but as a fundamental condition of modern life.

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