A great introduction A wonderfully written and concise insight into the lives and careers of three of the greatest modern architects of our time. Blake, an architect himself, is more than qualified to give us accounts on each of these fascinating characters. An entertaining and insightful read for anyone who has limited knowledge of architecture and wants an introduction to the great `masters' of the 20th Century.
Master Builders Review by an Art History Professor If you are looking for a book that clearly articulates the style and influences of the major early 20th century architects, this is the book for you. Great for students who need to review stylistic characteristics succinctly for college courses as well as architectural enthusiasts. This book clearly set in context how the personalities of Corbusier, Mies, and Wright and their cultural backgrounds influenced their architectural style. If you need to own one book about these architects, this is it!
R. Hunsaker review of: The Master Builders: Le Corbusier, Mies Van Der Rohe, Frank Lloyd Wright For those interested in the development of American architecture, this is an excellent source. It spans the works of the 3 great architects who laid down the guiding principles for modern architecture in the United States and shows the evolution of each. Many of their beautiful works are pictured and described by the author, a former architecture school dean. The principles involved and aesthetic qualities are elaborated. It gives an appreciation of how many current architectural styles evolved and also... more info
The author plays favorites. This book seeks to profile three architects of worldwide influence, each of whom has profoundly influenced the built environment we experience today. It provides rich glimpses into the architectural environment of the early 20th century, and tells a compelling tale of three architects who each shook off the vine-covered frippery of art nouveau in their own way. It's a good book, but upon re-reading it last year, the author's clear bias towards (almost hero-worship of) Le Corbusier came through much more... more info
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