Indigenous Modernities: Negotiating Architecture and Urbanism

by Jyoti Hosagrahar

This book examines how a historic and so-called 'traditional' city quietly evolved into one that was modern in its own terms; in form, use and meaning. Through a focused study of Delhi, the author challenges prevalent assumptions in architecture and urbanism to identify an interpretation of modernism that goes beyond conventional understanding.

Part one reflects on transformations and discontinuities in built form and spatial culture and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415323762
• ISBN13: 9780415323765
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 9.6"