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World Geo-Graphic Atlas / Bayer, Herbert, editor., 1953

 Item
Identifier: CC-23787-24235

Scope and Contents

According to the critic, Arthur Cohen, this Atlas is a masterpiece of cartographic clarity. It achieves a brillant integration of diffuse and complex information through a precisely conceived iconography unparalled in a work of such scope. None of the copies were for sale. The book is inscribed to Jose Luis Sert, born July 1, 1902, Barcelona - died March 15, 1983, Barcelona. Spanish-born American architect noted for his work in city planning and urban development. After graduation from the School of Architecture, Barcelona (1929), Sert worked with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret in Paris. From 1929 to 1937 he had his own architectural office in Barcelona; works from the period include apartment houses in Barcelona, "¦ -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates

  • Creation: 1953

Creator

Extent

0 See container summary (1 hard cover book (368 pages)) ; 40.2 x 28.6 x 3.5 cm

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

alcove 2nd bedroom

Custodial History

The Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, on loan from Ruth and Marvin A. Sackner and the Sackner Family Partnership.

General

Published: Chicago, Illinois : Container Corporation of America. Signed by: herbert A bayer (u.r.- title page). Inscription: To Jose Luis and Moncha Sert.... Nationality of creator: German. General: About 30000 total copies. General: Added by: CONV; updated by: MARVIN.

Repository Details

Part of the The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry Repository

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