Imágenes de España, reflejos de Argentina

A compilation of essays that have been written by academics and professionals; from various points of view, perspectives and theories into post-modern architecture.

Study characterized for the use of new research methods to create an alternative historiography of modern Mexican architecture. Through a self-critical review of the first edition, author De Anda clarifies, broadens and when needed corrects certain concepts and perspectives in relation to his original 1991 edition of "Architecture of the Mexican Revolution". He then provides recent advances in the way of interpreting the history of architecture and the history of Mexican culture in the 20th century.

El libro presenta varias exploraciones referentes al universo simbólico de la ciudad, de su arquitectura, de sus objetos e imágenes, prestando atención a la manifestación de las representaciones alternativas que desafían a las representaciones instituidas. Pues todo aquello que se yergue como realidad para los múltiples integrantes de la sociedad nunca queda agotado por los diversos géneros discursivos instituidos o alternativos. Precisamente, una de las características de estos estudios reside en su vocación por integrar diferentes géneros discursivos, entendiendo que, por una...

This book has become a classic. With photographs of extraordinary quality, is a copilation of architectural art works performed over the last decade. This book presents a visual history to analyze and evaluate the work of twenty different styles to create spaces and propose solutions where daily life takes place, between tradition and modernism.