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Plaster Monuments: Architecture and the Power of Reproduction

SKU: 9780691177144

4,325.67

Uncover the surprising history of plaster casts and their pivotal role in shaping architectural understanding. This compelling exploration delves into the 19th century’s fascination with architectural reproductions, revealing how full-scale plaster replicas of building fragments were produced, marketed, and displayed to construct historical narratives. Discover how these casts redefined concepts of originals and copies, restored wholeness to ruins, and influenced architectural design and aesthetic appreciation. An essential read for architects, historians, design students, and anyone interested in the cultural power of architectural artifacts.

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