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This program profiles the man responsible for some of the most triumphant architecture of the 20th century: architect I. M. Pei. He discusses the triumphs (and failures) of his career, and the primary artistic and intellectual influences reflected in the sweeping simplicity of his designs, from the...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Rosen, Peter, 1943- (Director, Producer), Tsoutsouvas, Sam (Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Arlington, VA : Public Broadcasting Service, 1997.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Pei, I. M., > 1917-2019 > Interviews.
Pei, I. M., > 1917-2019
Architects > United States > Biography.
Chinese American architects > Biography.
Architecture, Modern > 20th century.
Architectes > États-Unis > Biographies.
Architectes américains d'origine chinoise > Biographies.
Architecture > 20e siècle.
Architects
Architecture, Modern
Chinese American architects
United States
1900-1999
Documentaries and Factual Films
documentary film.
Biographies
Documentary films
Feature films
Interviews
Documentary films.
Feature films.
Documentaires.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:This program profiles the man responsible for some of the most triumphant architecture of the 20th century: architect I. M. Pei. He discusses the triumphs (and failures) of his career, and the primary artistic and intellectual influences reflected in the sweeping simplicity of his designs, from the Kennedy Presidential Library to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed December 09, 2021).
Physical Description:1 online resource (86 minutes)
Playing Time:01:25:41
Production Credits:Written by Sara Lukinson; director of photography, Joel Shapiro; editor, Douglas Rossini.