Architecture and the Paradox of Dissidence maps out and expands upon the methodologies of architectural action and reinvigorates the concept of dissent within the architectural field. It expands the notion of dissidence to other similar practices and strategies of resistance; in a variety of historical and geographical contexts.The book also discusses how the gestures and techniques of past struggles; as well as ‘dilemmas’ of working in politically suppressive regimes; can help to inform those of today.This collection of essays from expert scholars demonstrates the multiple responses to this subject; the potential and dangers of dissidence; and thus constructs a robust lexicon of concepts that will point to possible ways forward for politically and theoretically committed architects and practitioners.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Kenneth Clark is a biography of the famous English art expert who was the narrator on the groundbreaking Civilisation seriesBy C. M MillsSir Kenneth Clark (1903-1983) was born to the purple in the delightful county of Suffolk. His parents were incredibly rich having inherited a business fortune. They were lazy; bored and the father was a drunk. Clark was a cerebral and pampered child who adored reading; writing but most of all the fine arts of painting; sculpture and architecture. The brilliant lad attended Oxford where he took a second. Clark soon was off to Italy to study art. He was named to be the Director of the National Gallery of Art as well as the Royal Picture Collection and the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. During World War II he rescued countless masterpieces by seeing to their removal to Welsh mines. He later headed the Art Council and was a pioneer in early tellie broadcasting. His greatest fame came as a popularizer of art and an essayist and lecturer of fame who was witty; wise; amusing and erudite. Clark was a notorious womanizer. He had three children with his first wife Jane and enjoyed sexual affairs. His first wife became an alcoholic. This book will not be everyones cup of tea! It offers a good description of a man who lived a charmed life of fame and fortune and acclaim. We should all be so lucky!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An interesting well researched biography of Kenneth Clark; I ...By Renee HarwickAn interesting well researched biography of Kenneth Clark; I major figure in the European cultural scene in the last century.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Much too long but beautifully researched for someone who wanted all the detailsBy mary m meeseMuch too long but beautifully researched for someone who wanted all the details. Would be a wonderful biography at 1/3 the length.
