In this anthology of his writings, spanning over sixty years of his professional career, Fitch's incisive ideas and observations on a range of subjects are brought to light in a single, readable volume. Whether a lament of the loss of functionalism in the wake of modernism, a celebration of the architectural perfection embodied in the University of Virginia campus, or an appeal to architects to heed factors of climate and environment in their designs, Fitch's essays are both provocative and pragmatic and always deeply rooted in the human element. In the face of contemporary concerns such as suburban sprawl, energy expenditure, and environmental degradation, Fitch's writings resonate today more than ever.

About the Author
Martica Sawin, critic and art historian, pioneered studies of Wolfgang Paalen's art and writing in the 1940s and demonstrated its significant influence in her important book, Surrealism in Exile and the Beginning of the New York School.

Reviews
"Preservationists (and others) should take a breather from their daily tasks and read this book. They'll learn where they came from and might be heading." -- Architectural Record
"[E]rudite, thoughtfully composed essays... . Recommended." -- L. M. Bliss, San Diego State University - Choice



Book Information
ISBN 9780393732290
Author Martica Sawin
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 632g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 155mm * 28mm