Arts & Architecture 1955–1959
The next chapter of modernism. By the mid-1950s, Arts & Architecture had become the definitive voice of modern design, documenting the architects, artists, and ideas that would shape the decades to come. This newly released volume continues the story, collecting the magazine's issues from 1955 through 1959 in a remarkable visual archive. Filled with striking photography, original layouts, architectural drawings, and period advertising, the book offers an immersive look at the evolution of the Case Study House program and the broader modernist movement. Equal parts design reference and cultural artifact, it's a reminder that great ideas often begin as printed pages. A must-have companion to the 1950–1954 edition.
| Binding | Smyth-Sewn Hardcover with Embossed Metallic Foil Spine |
| Paper Type | 120 GSM Acid-Free Archival Woodfree Cream Paper |
| Page Count | 224 Illustrated Pages |
| Dimensions | 6.5" x 9.25" Coffee Table & Study Format |
| Language | English with High-Resolution Architectural & Cipher Plates |
| Ribbon Marker | Woven Silk Burgundy & Gold Ribbon Bookmark |
| Publisher | Arcana Vault Press, New York |
Curator Notes: Arts & Architecture 1955–1959
The next chapter of modernism. By the mid-1950s, Arts & Architecture had become the definitive voice of modern design, documenting the architects, artists, and ideas that would shape the decades to come. This newly released volume continues the story, collecting the magazine's issues from 1955 through 1959 in a remarkable visual archive. Filled with striking photography, original layouts, architectural drawings, and period advertising, the book offers an immersive look at the evolution of the Case Study House program and the broader modernist movement. Equal parts design reference and cultural artifact, it's a reminder that great ideas often begin as printed pages. A must-have companion to the 1950–1954 edition.
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Fascinating historical depth combined with cryptic challenges. The typography and layout are an art form in themselves.
The Smyth-sewn binding allows it to lay completely flat on my study desk. Rich archival paper that smells wonderful.
A treasure trove of mechanical ingenuity and philosophical puzzles. A must-read for any curious mind.
