Columbus, Indiana: Midwestern Modernist Mecca

Columbus, Indiana: Midwestern Modernist Mecca

A unique photographic presentation of midcentury Modernist mecca Columbus, Indiana, by photographer Thomas R. Schiff. The small town of Columbus, Indiana, only fifty miles south of Indianapolis, has cemented its place as a major architecture and design destination. Ranked by National Geographic as Americaâ€™s most significant historic place on the strength of its architectural heritage, Columbus contains over fifty buildings by noted modern architectsâ€”including I. M. Pei, Cesar Pelli, Robert Venturi, Richard Meier, John Carl Warnecke, and Harry Weeseâ€”as well as public artworks by other internationally renowned architects and artists. Panoramic photographer Thomas Schiff skillfully combines his love of photography and architecture in Columbus, Indiana, presenting more than fifty exteriors and interiors by celebrated architects and designers in a singular panoramic format. Providing a fresh, new perspective for these notable historic buildings, this book is the perfect gift for architecture and photography fans alike.
Country USA
Brand Rizzoli
Manufacturer Skira Rizzoli
Binding Hardcover
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2013-10-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780847841165

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