Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew were pioneers of Modern Architecture in Britain and its former colonies from the late 1920s through to the early 1970s. As a barometer of twentieth century architecture; their work traces the major cultural developments of that century from the development of modernism; its spread into the late-colonial arena and finally; to its re-evaluation that resulted in a more expressive; formalist approach in the post-war era. This book thoroughly examines Fry and Drews highly influential Tropical Architecture in West Africa and India; whilst also discussing their British work; such as their post World War II projects for the Festival of Britain; Harlow New Town; Pilkington Brothers’ Headquarters and Coychurch Crematorium. It highlights the collaborative nature of Fry and Drews work; including schemes undertaken with Elizabeth Denby; Walter Gropius; Denys Lasdun; Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier. Positioning their architecture; writing and educational endeavours within a wider context; this book illustrates the significant artistic and cultural contributions made by Fry and Drew throughout their lengthy careers.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The books illustrations are abundant and are wonderfully balanced between whole paintings and drawingsBy Bring it on homeThe books illustrations are abundant and are wonderfully balanced between whole paintings and drawings . and those that are details of certain paintings and drawings worth noting. At a great price it is worth the buy. I wonder if I can encourage Maria Peitcheva to put together a catalogue raisonne showcasing Fuselis art in its wonderful entirety.
