243 color illustrations

The paragone―the notion of competition and rivalry among the arts―has been a topic of debate for centuries

ephemeral artworks made of food were not well documented and were challenging to describe because they were perishable and thus quickly consumed or destroyed

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Pierre Koenig: A View from the Archive Mother's Day 2024 243 color illustrationsNeil Jackson In this book, Neil Jackson presents a vibrant profile of Los Angeles architect Pierre Koenig, who Time magazine said lived long enough to become cool twice. From the influences of Koenigs youth in San Francisco and his military service during World War II to the Case Study Houses and his later award laden years, Jacksons study plots the evolution of Koenigs oeuvre against the backdrop of Los Angeles. The book is anchored by Jacksons