Alvar Aalto and the International Style by Paul David Pearson, Whitney Library of Design | Hardcover W/ Dust Jacket

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A classic architectural monograph, Alvar Aalto and the International Style by Paul David Pearson remains one of the most influential … Read more A classic architectural monograph, Alvar Aalto and the International Style by Paul David Pearson remains one of the most influential critical studies of Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto (1898-1976).

Published by the Whitney Library of Design, this volume examines Aalto’s distinctive interpretation of International Modernism—balancing functionalism with warmth, material sensitivity, and human scale. Rather than presenting a purely stylistic survey, Pearson offers a thoughtful analysis of Aalto’s personal design language and his role as one of the last great figures of 20th-century architecture.

“Although his heritage is being carried on by those he worked with and personally influenced, he left no written legacy of his design philosophy. This timely critical study fills that void…”
— from the original dust jacket

Richly illustrated with over 350 black-and-white photographs, drawings, and architectural views, the book covers Aalto’s career from early work through international recognition, making it an essential reference for collectors, architects, designers, and students of modernism. Equally suited for a curated design library or as a striking coffee-table book.

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Author: Paul David Pearson. Publisher: Whitney Library of Design (Watson-Guptill). Copyright: 1978. Printing: First Edition, Second Printing 1980. Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket. Pages: 240. Illustrations: Approx. 350 black-and-white images. Dimensions: Approx. 8¼″ × 11″. Printed in: USA.
Very good condition.

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