Paperback, Ant Farm 1968-1978

this richly illustrated book, created to accompany the traveling exhibition of the same name, provides a fascinating critical overview of ant farm, the radical architecture collective that brought us cadillac ranch, media burn, and the eternal frame. established by several young renegade architects in 1968, ant farm was a collaborative art and design group eager to bring to its practice a revolutionary spirit more consistent with the times. its vision encompassed creations for a nomadic lifestyle, including inflatable structures and radical environments that culminated in projects such as the organically appointed house of the century and the unrealized aquatic edifice the dolphin embassy. ant farm 1968-1978 explores the sweeping career of this inspired and inspiring visionary collective as its architectural projects broadened to embrace a range of undertakings that challenged the visual architecture of image, icon, and power. english. softcover. 201 pages. 8.5"w x 10.5"h.

Paperback: 201 pages. Publisher: University of California Press; 2004-03-01. Label: University of California Press. Studio: University of California Press. ISBN: 0520240308. Average Customer Review: based on 1 reviews. Sales Rank in Books: #683870.

this richly illustrated book, created to accompany the traveling exhibition of the same name, provides a fascinating critical overview of ant farm, the radical architecture collective that brought us cadillac ranch, media burn, and the eternal frame. established by several young renegade architects in 1968, ant farm was a collaborative art and design group eager to bring to its practice a revolutionary spirit more consistent with the times. its vision encompassed creations for a nomadic lifestyle, including inflatable structures and radical environments that culminated in projects such as the organically appointed house of the century and the unrealized aquatic edifice the dolphin embassy. ant farm 1968-1978 explores the sweeping career of this inspired and inspiring visionary collective as its architectural projects broadened to embrace a range of undertakings that challenged the visual architecture of image, icon, and power. english. softcover. 201 pages. 8.5"w x 10.5"h.