Time well spent : an American architect in Europe, 1893 /
In the spring of 1893, Henry Hornbostel, soon to become one of the most influential architects of the early twentieth century, set off on his first European adventure. Armed with a notebook and a sketchbook, he traveled through Spain, Italy and France, capturing his observations with wit and a keen...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Pittsburgh :
Carnegie Mellon University Press,
[2025].
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| Summary: | In the spring of 1893, Henry Hornbostel, soon to become one of the most influential architects of the early twentieth century, set off on his first European adventure. Armed with a notebook and a sketchbook, he traveled through Spain, Italy and France, capturing his observations with wit and a keen architect's eye. "Time well spent" presents these remarkable documents in a new, reproduced edition, providing readers with an intimate look at the creative process of a Beaux-Arts architect in training. Hornbostel's journal is more than just a travelogue. It reveals the evolving vision of an American abroad at a time when US architecture was redefining itself on the world stage. With contextual essays by Francesca Torello, this edition highlights the significance of travel in architectural education, tracing how first-hand encounters with European landscapes and structures shaped Hornbostel's approach to design. A must-read for architects, historians and lovers of grand ideas, Time Well Spent sheds light on the moments where inspiration takes root and transforms into art. |
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| Physical Description: | 3 volumes : illustrations, facsimiles ; 22 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9780887487217 0887487211 |