I read what you said in the last post regarding the many deco blocks in Copacabana. And that seems to be true to a lot of the South American cities you have visited. Don't you wonder what happened in the architectural world of South America in the 1930s, more so probably than in other parts of the world. (Sorry... that was an awkward sentence)
I know what you mean Helen. I not sure it is necessarily a South American phenomenon but it is just a feeling on my part. It would be an interesting and extensive project to try to determine the impetus behind major architectural development across the world in the 20s & 30s. There things like the New Deal projects in the US, the earthquake in Napier, Italian experimentation in Asmara, milestone celebrations (although mostly just for single structures such as Estadio Centennario in Montevideo) and I believe that there was a lot of building in the 30s in Buenos Aires especially when the the major central road, Avenida 9 de Julio, was created.
MELBOURNE ART DECO
In 2009 Robin Grow published a book on Melbourne Art Deco, with images largely supplied by David Thompson. The book quickly sold out and he is pleased to say that it has now been re-published by Brolga Press, with updates, errors corrected and a new cover.
Best of all, it is selling for about $25 in the shops and on-line. Art Deco & Modernism Society members can purchase a copy from me for $22, (includes postage within Australia). For overseas orders please email for postage rates. Contact me at robingrow@ozemail.com.au if you are interested, and advise if you would like the book to be dedicated and/or signed.
I read what you said in the last post regarding the many deco blocks in Copacabana. And that seems to be true to a lot of the South American cities you have visited. Don't you wonder what happened in the architectural world of South America in the 1930s, more so probably than in other parts of the world. (Sorry... that was an awkward sentence)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean Helen. I not sure it is necessarily a South American phenomenon but it is just a feeling on my part. It would be an interesting and extensive project to try to determine the impetus behind major architectural development across the world in the 20s & 30s.
ReplyDeleteThere things like the New Deal projects in the US, the earthquake in Napier, Italian experimentation in Asmara, milestone celebrations (although mostly just for single structures such as Estadio Centennario in Montevideo) and I believe that there was a lot of building in the 30s in Buenos Aires especially when the the major central road, Avenida 9 de Julio, was created.
Any volunteers for the project?