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Art & Design· United Kingdom

Art and technics

by Lewis Mumford
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
#47,337of 99,626 books
Library Journal
Published 1952English
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About This Book

Few works of art & design have earned the sustained critical attention that Art and technics (1952) by Lewis Mumford continues to receive. Art and technics (1952) by Lewis Mumford is a comprehensive exploration of visual culture that illuminates the relationship between art, design, and society.

Book Details

AuthorLewis Mumford
Published1952
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Category🖼️ Art & Design
Editorial Score30/100
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🖼️ Art & Design

Visual arts, architecture, photography, and design theory.

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Editorial Assessment

Art and technics by Lewis Mumford sits within the tradition of art & design that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1952 in United Kingdom, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. The appeal of Art and technics lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of the human condition is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. Art and technics reflects Lewis Mumford's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United Kingdom's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Library Journal
notable · national
195230
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About the Author
Lewis Mumford
United Kingdom
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Lewis Mumford is a United Kingdom author whose work in art & design has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Art and technics was written by Lewis Mumford, first published in 1952. Lewis Mumford is recognized as a significant author in the field of art and design.

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