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OverviewEmerging in the death throes of colonial rule, the story of Tropical Modernism is one of politics and power, decolonization and defiance. Its leading proponents, British architects Jane Drew and Maxwell Fry, adapted a utopian Bauhaus-derived Modernist aesthetic to hot and humid conditions. After Independence, Tropical Modernism was championed by leaders including Jawaharlal Nehru and Kwame Nkrumah as a symbol of freedom, progressiveness and internationalism in monumental projects such as Chandigarh in Punjab planned by Le Corbusier and Black Star Square in Accra designed by Victor Adegbite. Scrutinizing the colonial narratives surrounding Tropical Modernism, and foregrounding the experience of African and Indian practitioners, this book reassesses an architectural style which has increasing relevance in today’s changing climate. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher TurnerPublisher: V & A Publishing Imprint: V & A Publishing ISBN: 9781838510558ISBN 10: 1838510559 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 09 May 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationChristopher Turner is Keeper of Art, Architecture, Photography and Design at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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