{"title":"Ralf Bock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRalf Bock\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the world of arts and culture, delving deeply into influential figures and movements that have shaped modern creativity. His works combine rigorous research with accessible prose, inviting readers to appreciate the complex interplay between history, architecture, and artistic innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful narratives that illuminate cultural icons like \u003cem\u003eAdolf Loos\u003c\/em\u003e, revealing how their visions continue to resonate today. Bock's writing appeals to anyone seeking a richer understanding of the arts beyond surface appreciation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"adolf-loos-by-ralf-bock-9788857244242","title":"Adolf Loos","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdolf Loos\u003c\/em\u003e is the new, updated monograph documenting the entire creative activity of one of the leading masters of Modern European architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdolf Loos (1870-1933) was an early-20th century Viennese architect renowned for his radical facades and insightful writings. In this volume, Ralf Bock reveals for the first time the sensuality of Loos' interior designs. This portrayal demonstrates that Loos was not an architect of the \"white modern movement\" but rather opposed it, as he viewed the purist approach as contrasting with his own vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLoos believed in culture, comfort, intimacy, and privacy. He advocated for the evolution of tradition and utility rather than revolution and the constant invention of formal design. This book offers a careful analysis of Loos's ideology and oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume features 30 existing projects through 160 extraordinary full-colour images by the celebrated French photographer Philippe Ruault, who has completely re-photographed the existing works of the Viennese master. These new images offer different impressions and interpretations of Loos' interior works, bringing him back to the centre of contemporary architectural debate. The colour photographs are complemented by archival photos from the Loos archive of the Albertina, Vienna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnique aspects of the book include profiles of Loos' clients and their relationship with the architect, interviews with people who inhabit Loos' work today, and a completely new set of project drawings, along with the original interior design and analyses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595437916396,"sku":"9788857244242","price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9788857244242-adolf-loos.jpg?v=1777898022"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ralf-bock.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}