Fagus: Industrial Culture from Werkbund to Bauhaus

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Summary: An outstanding contribution to modern architectural studies.
Review: The main building of the Fagus shoe factory in Germany provides a focus for Annemarie Jaeggi's Fagus, a discussion of the history of modern architecture, which reveals the factory's innovations and buildings. This follows its construction from 1911 when it was designed and built through the 1920s. While the focus is narrow, the book succeeds in documenting a particular style and architectural legacy, and will be of interest to any art library with a specific architectural focus.

Rating:
Summary: An outstanding contribution to modern architectural studies.
Review: The main building of the Fagus shoe factory in Germany provides a focus for Annemarie Jaeggi's Fagus, a discussion of the history of modern architecture, which reveals the factory's innovations and buildings. This follows its construction from 1911 when it was designed and built through the 1920s. While the focus is narrow, the book succeeds in documenting a particular style and architectural legacy, and will be of interest to any art library with a specific architectural focus.