Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Learning from Las Vegas: The Forgotten Symbolism of Architectural Form (MIT Press, 1972; 1977) When this book first appeared in 1972, calling for architects to get back in touch with "common" tastes and forgo their penchant for "heroic" monuments, it created a controversial stir. Today it is considered a precursor to the contemporary demand for livable architecture. MORE: Plan Net book review Amazon |
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