Publisher description for Building Shanghai : the story of China's gateway / Edward Denison, Guang Yu Ren.
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Shanghai’s illustrious history and phenomenal future will be contextualized in this book by examining the evolution of the city’s architecture and urban form. The physical legacies that reflect Shanghai’s uniqueness historically and contemporarily will be examined chronologically using specific case studies of exemplary architecture interwoven in a body text that unlocks the many mysteries that surround this infamous metropolis. Some of the most influential colonial architecture in the world, outstanding examples of Modernism and Art Deco (yet to be documented internationally), and an exceptional selection of eclectic and vernacular architecture reflecting Shanghai’s many adopted cultures will be revealed. The result of this meticulously composed material will be the first book ever to examine this remarkable subject in a manner that is both comprehensive and captivating in its written content and visually stunning in appearance. _
Library of Congress subject headings for this publication:
Architecture -- China -- Shanghai.
Shanghai (China) -- Buildings, structures, etc.