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OverviewThe University of Iowa boasts an outstanding ensemble of buildings whose stylistic diversity reflects the breadth of Iowa's contributions to research, education, and creative activities. In this first comprehensive guide to the university's architecture, authors John Scott and Rodney Lehnertz reveal the artistic integrity, intellectual inspiration, and cutting-edge function of the campus buildings. Scott and Lehnertz highlight seventy-eight buildings that they consider architecturally significant, from the Greek Revival style of Old Capitol at the center of the Pentacrest, designed by John Francis Rague of Springfield, Illinois, to Art Building West, a work of art in itself designed by Steven Holl of New York City. The buildings are arranged in eleven campus zones, each illustrated with a map: Pentacrest, Iowa Avenue Campus, Main Campus North, Main Campus South, River Valley Campus, Arts Campus, Near West Campus, Medical Campus, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Campus, Athletics Campus, and Oakdale Research Campus. Each building is presented with one or two pages of text, giving its architectural history and its noteworthy features, and one to three photographs, most of which were taken especially for this publication. The introductory essays provide both personal recollections and historical information about the diverse styles of campus architecture. Particularly valuable are the lists of all the extant campus buildings that the authors considered worthy of inclusion organized by building names, the names of their principal and project architects, and the date completed or occupied; another list contains information about notable campus sculptures. Also included are an essay about long-time campus architect George Horner and a highly useful glossary. Current students and their parents, alumni, and professional and amateur architecture enthusiasts will appreciate this copiously illustrated, accessible, and informative tour of the University of Iowa's distinctive campus. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John Beldon Scott , Rodney P. Lehnertz , Caroline Casey , David J. SkortonPublisher: University of Iowa Press Imprint: University of Iowa Press Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.333kg ISBN: 9780877459903ISBN 10: 0877459908 Pages: 306 Publication Date: 30 September 2006 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsIn terms of architectural integrity, intellectual inspiration, and cutting-edge function, the University of Iowa boasts an outstanding, stylistically diverse ensemble of buildings and art. Such beauty and elegance play important roles in our sense of place that sustains faculty, staff, and student pride. Please enjoy this guidebook, and please make yourself at home on our campus. ---David J. Skorton, president, University of Iowa In terms of architectural integrity, intellectual inspiration, and cutting-edge function, the University of Iowa boasts an outstanding, stylistically diverse ensemble of buildings and art. Such beauty and elegance play important roles in our sense of place that sustains faculty, staff, and student pride. Please enjoy this guidebook, and please make yourself at home on our campus. ---David J. Skorton, president, University of Iowa In terms of architectural integrity, intellectual inspiration, and cutting-edge function, the University of Iowa boasts an outstanding, stylistically diverse ensemble of buildings and art. Such beauty and elegance play important roles in our sense of place that sustains faculty, staff, and student pride. Please enjoy this guidebook, and please make yourself at home on our campus. ---David J. Skorton, president, University of Iowa Author InformationJohn Beldon Scott is Elizabeth M. Stanley Professor of the Arts at the University of Iowa. Architect Rodney Lehnertz is director of campus and facilities planning at the University of Iowa. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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