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From Bauhaus to Our House

Tom Wolfe
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From Bauhaus to Our House

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1981

Book Brief

Tom Wolfe

From Bauhaus to Our House

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1981
Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 20th Century

Publication Year

1981

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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.

Informative

Contemplative

Humorous

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.1

4,352 ratings

65%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

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Who Should Read From Bauhaus to Our House?

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.

4.1

4,352 ratings

65%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 20th Century

Publication Year

1981

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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