Philip Johnson: The Architect in His Own Words

Philip Johnson: The Architect in His Own Words

Philip Johnson, Hilary Lewis • Rizzoli

ISBN-10: 0847818233 · ISBN-13: 978‑0500580127 · 1994 · 1st Edition

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This volume offers a comprehensive compilation of Philip Johnson's personal reflections, lectures, and writings, providing an intimate look into the mind of one of the twentieth century's most influential architects. Through candid dialogues with Hilary Lewis, Johnson traces the evolution of his career from his early advocacy of the International Style to his later, more eclectic postmodern explorations. The text serves as a primary source for understanding his shifting philosophies on form, function, and the role of the architect in urban environments.

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