The Creation of Modern Athens: Planning the Myth by Eleni Bast?a (English) Hardc

Description: The Creation of Modern Athens by Eleni Bastéa This book examines the urban development of Athens in the nineteenth century. Analysing the process of architectural and urban design, Eleni Bastea reveals the multiple and often conflicting interpretations of the new city. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is the first book to examine the urban development of Athens in the nineteenth century. Analysing the process of architectural and urban design as it was experienced and evaluated by architects and the public, Eleni Bastea reveals the multiple and often conflicting interpretations of the new city. By following two parallel processes - the building of the new capital and the construction of a new national Greek identity - Bastea demonstrates that Athens elaborate urban design and civic architecture, although initiated by foreign-trained architects, reflected both international neo-classical ideals as well as the national aspirations of the modern Greek nation. Author Biography Eleni Basta is associate professor in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. Table of Contents Introduction; 1. Athens 1834; 2. Modern Greece: between history and myth; 3. From barbarity to civilization: planning the modern Greek State; 4. Planning new Athens; 5. After the grand designs; 6. Building the capital; 7. Fin-de-siècle Athens. Review "...a beautifully made book..." Journal of Modern Greek Studies Promotional Eleni Bastéas work, first published in 2000, examines the urban development of Athens in the nineteenth century. Prizes Winner of London Hellenic Society John D. Criticos Prize. Review Quote "...a beautifully made book..."Journal of Modern Greek Studies Promotional "Headline" Eleni Bast Description for Bookstore The book, first published in 2000, was the first to examine the urban development of Athens in the nineteenth century. Analysing the process of architectural and urban design, Eleni Bast Description for Library The book, first published in 2000, was the first to examine the urban development of Athens in the nineteenth century. Analysing the process of architectural and urban design, Eleni Bast Details ISBN0521641209 Short Title CREATION OF MODERN ATHENS Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521641209 ISBN-13 9780521641203 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 1999 Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle Planning the Myth Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 304 Illustrations 73 Halftones, unspecified DOI 10.1604/9780521641203 UK Release Date 1999-10-13 AU Release Date 1999-10-13 NZ Release Date 1999-10-13 Author Eleni Bastéa Publication Date 1999-10-13 DEWEY 711.40949512 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91369503;

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