The U.N. Building - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 050028590X ISBN 13 : 9780500285909

Editeur : Thames & Hudson Ltd, 2019

Synopsis

When it was completed in 1952 along New York's East River, the United Nations Building stood as a symbol of world humanitarianism, a beacon of unity after the Second World War. More than 50 years on, the 39-story building is regarded as one of the pinnacles of mid-century modernism. Its magnificent public spaces and assembly halls, as well as its impressive collection of art by Chagall, Henry Moore and many others make it one of the most visited sites in New York. On the celebration of the United Nations' 60th anniversary, and before a long period of renovation, this book presents a portrait of this fascinating building. Specially commissioned photography and an illuminating text bring alive the spaces, which have played host to the historic speeches, debates and gatherings that have been central to the world's development, since 1945.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Thames & Hudson Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 050028590X
• ISBN 13: 9780500285909
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Betsky Aaron, Murphy Ben
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible