Author: Olsen Donald J
Place: New Haven
Publisher: Yale University Press
Year: 1986
Volume: as a Work of Art niversityp 8
Pages: 341
ISBN: 0-300-02870-9
Source: Donated by Charles Correa Associates
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Architecture History
Keyword: Architectural Structure, Architectural Drawing, Architecture, Architectural History
Classification: 720.9
Shelf: C4R2
Accession No: B475
Contents: Preface The City as Luxury The City as Monument The City as Home The City as Playground The City as Document
Abstract: This work examines London, Paris, and Vienna as dynamic, living artworks through five distinct perspectives. *The City as Luxury* explores cities as symbols of wealth and exclusivity, while *The City as Monument* focuses on their historical and architectural significance. *The City as Home* considers how cities create belonging for their inhabitants, and *The City as Playground* highlights their role in entertainment and leisure. Finally, *The City as Document* views cities as evolving archives of culture, politics, and social change. Together, these lenses portray cities as multifaceted creations, rich in meaning for both residents and visitors.