World Geo-Graphic Atlas / Bayer, Herbert, editor., 1953
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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
- Bayer, Herbert, 1900-1985 (Person)
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.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry Repository
125 W. Washington St.
Main Library
Iowa City Iowa 52242 United States
319-335-5921