Book: Mies Van Der Rohe - Basic Art Series

Famous for his motto "less is more", Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969) was one of the founding fathers of modern architecture and a highly controversial trend-setter in 20th-century urban aesthetics and experience.

Mies van der Rohe's philosophy was one of underlying truth in pure forms and proportions. With the help of contemporary technological and material developments, he sought a pared-down architectural purity, exemplified by buildings such as the Seagrams Building and the Farnsworth House. Some have argued against this austere approach, a precursor to bland, generic cityscapes. Others cite Mies van der Rohe as the ultimate master of an ever-elegant essence.

This book presents more than 20 projects by Mies van der Rohe from the period 1906-1967 to showcase his revolutionary practice and influence in America and Europe.