Revolution of Forms

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Architecture

ISBN: 9781568989884
English edition
Revised edition
Princeton Architectural Press
Softcover, 232 pages
27,9 x 19,1 cm
colour/black & white
May 2011
€25,47 (excl. VAT)

Revolution of Forms

Cuba's Forgotten Art Schools

John Loomis

Prior to the publication of Revolution of Forms, in 1999, few were aware that the most outstanding architectural achievement of the Cuban Revolution, the Escuelas Nacionales de Arte (National Art School), stood neglected just outside Havana. Three architects who aimed to reinvent architecture just as the revolution hoped to reinvent society were commissioned. However, before construction was completed, the school was subjected to an ideological attack that branded it as not in keeping with revolutionary ideals. The organic complex of brick and terra-cotta Catalan-vaulted structures was abandoned, until the original publication of Revolution of Forms brought it to the attention of the world and swayed the Cuban government to commit to its restoration.

This updated edition of the classic book adds a new preface, epilogue, and a revised chronology to the first edition's numerous photographs, drawings, and interviews.