Sublime Visions Architecture in the Alps - Edition Angewandte

In the eighteenth century the Alps became the subject of a new view of nature, which crystallized in the sublime. Oscillating between fear and fascination, this sensual experience triggered a thrilling borderline experience: travelers ventured to the mountain world full of longing and projected a variety of different dreams onto the "wild nature" that had yet to be explored. To what extent has the sublime influenced architecture in the Alps, from the early days of tourism to the present? Prompted by this question, the author analyzes Alpine architecture in its historical context and offers a critical assessment of contemporary tourism. This is a book that inspires us to reflect on the future of building in the Alps and on our relationship with nature.

ISBN:	9783035614992
Publisher:	Birkhäuser
Imprint:	Birkhauser
Published date:	08 Oct 2018
DEWEY:	720.94947
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	223
Weight:	1025g
Height:	269mm
Width:	231mm
Spine width:	15mm

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