The Early Sketches of German Architect Erich Mendelsohn (1887-1953)
Author | : Hans Rudolf Morgenthaler |
Publisher | : Edwin Mellen Press |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 1992 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015029111302 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book The Early Sketches of German Architect Erich Mendelsohn (1887-1953) written by Hans Rudolf Morgenthaler and published by Edwin Mellen Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Erich Mendelsohn was considered one of the most successful modern architects in Germany during the 1920s. This volume contains a catalogue of his early sketches. It establishes a chronological sequence of the sketches, and furnishes a clear explanation of his creative background. A detailed evaluation of his relationship to the Blue Rider group supplies a source for his Expressionist intentions and design theory. Mendelsohn's own statements, from papers and letters are also examined.