The icon project : architecture, cities, and capitalist globalization /

'The Icon Project' argues that the transnational capitalist class mobilises two forms of iconic architecture - unique icons recognised as works of art, notably designed by global starchitects (such as Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid); and typical icons copying elements of unique icons.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Sklair, Leslie (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Oxford University Press, 2020.
Subjects:	Architecture and globalization. Architecture > Economic aspects. Capitalism > Social aspects. Architecture and society. Globalization > Economic aspects. Architecture et mondialisation. Architecture > Aspect économique. Architecture et société. Mondialisation. globalism. Architecture and globalization Architecture and society Architecture > Economic aspects Capitalism > Social aspects Globalization > Economic aspects Electronic books.
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Summary:	'The Icon Project' argues that the transnational capitalist class mobilises two forms of iconic architecture - unique icons recognised as works of art, notably designed by global starchitects (such as Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid); and typical icons copying elements of unique icons.
Item Description:	Previously issued in print: 2017.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xiii, 329 pages) : illustrations (black and white)
Audience:	Specialized.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780197559628 019755962X