James Reston Jr., Author of 'A Rift in the Earth: Art, Memory and the Fight for a Vietnam War Memorial,' shares insights about his research, the challenges architect Maya Lin faced, and how we should regard commemorative artwork and architecture.
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Book Review: ‘Everything is Borrowed’ – a Novel by Nathaniel Popkin
Plagued by indecision about the design of his new commission, an architect continually puts off committing to anything, in favor of obsessively researching the former inhabitants of the neighborhood.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Confessions of a Heretic’ by Roger Scruton
The English philosopher and aesthete reminds thinking people – and especially liberals – that despite rampant know-nothingism on today's political right wing, the conservative movement has always had an intellectual foundation.
Read More »NYC Hosts Archtober 2013 and Architecture and Design Film Festival This Month
With events all month long, Archtober 2013 has something for everyone, whether you're an industry professional or just looking for great home furnishings.
Read More »TV Review: 10 Buildings That Changed America
10 Buildings That Changed America is a fascinating look at influential buildings, old and new, that changed the look of America.
Read More »The Definition of Art: Good Riddance Warhol and Pollock
Art is a focus and a discipline. Allowing a lack of either to slither in under the definition of art is a travesty.
Read More »Book Review: Gothic: Visual Art of the Middle Ages, 1140-1500 by Bruno Klein, Photos by Achim Bednorz
Gothic: Visual Art of the Middle Ages, 1140 – 1500 is a stunning tour of Medieval art.
Read More »Book Review: Baroque: Theatrum Mundi, The World as Work of Art, text by Barbara Borngässer, photos by Achim Bednorz
A stunning visual guide.
Read More »Book Review: H.O.U.S.E.: Homes That Are Outrageous, Unbelievable, Spectacular, and Extraordinary by Aleksandra Mizielinska and Daniel Mizielinski
H.O.U.S.E. is a colorful, amazing collection of unusual houses all over the world which will interest readers of all ages.
Read More »Book Review: Venice: The Golden Centuries, Edited by Giandomenico Romanelli
A big, sumptuous book featuring over 500 illustrations of Venetian art and architecture.
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