From Bauhaus to Our House
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1981
128
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 20th Century
1981
Adult
18+ years
In From Bauhaus to Our House, Tom Wolfe critiques the 20th-century architectural trend known as the International Style, tracing its origins to Germany's Bauhaus movement and its subsequent migration to America. Wolfe argues that this austere, minimalist style, characterized by steel, glass, and concrete structures, neglected the tastes and needs of the American public, favoring theoretical purity over practical appeal.
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Tom Wolfe's From Bauhaus to Our House provides a sharp critique of modernist architecture with his signature wit and flamboyant style. Positively noted for its engaging prose and clear arguments, it also draws criticism for oversimplifying complex architectural trends and for Wolfe's dismissive tone towards influential architects. Overall, it’s both entertaining and controversial.
Readers who enjoy From Bauhaus to Our House by Tom Wolfe are likely architecture enthusiasts or critics, interested in the modernist architecture movement. Comparable to those who appreciate Ada Louise Huxtable's The Unreal America, they favor sharp critique and witty prose analyzing cultural and artistic trends.
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128
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 20th Century
1981
Adult
18+ years
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