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Routledge - Philanthropy and Light: Carnegie Libraries Book

Name: Routledge - Philanthropy and Light: Carnegie Libraries Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the massive impact of Andrew Carnegie on global architecture and public space. While Walter Gropius discussed standardization in 1935, Carnegie's influence through pattern book public library plans began fifty years earlier. This book examines how his philanthropic efforts changed the way communities access knowledge. During the first two decades of his program, Carnegie supported the construction of nearly three thousand public buildings across Britain and America. This work traces the scale of his contributions, which radically extended the scope of public provision in both nations. While his impact is often more recognized in the United States, this text provides a deep look at his influence in the United Kingdom as well. This scholarly work is an essential addition for those interested in the history of architecture, the evolution of public libraries, and the legacy of transatlantic philanthropic standards. It offers a detailed perspective on how standardized building plans helped shape the physical landscape of public life.

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Examines the historical link between Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy and the development of international standards for public spaces.

Provides a detailed look at the construction of almost three thousand public buildings across Britain and America.

Compares the recognition of Carnegie's architectural influence between the United States and the United Kingdom.

Analyzes the use of pattern book public library plans that predated 20th-century discussions on standardization.

Offers a deep study of how philanthropic programs radically expanded the scope of public provision in both nations.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1409427986
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Criticism & Theory
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 April 2012
Listed Since: 17 August 2011

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