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100	1		_aWiseman, Carter. _925516
245	1	0	_aThe Architecture of I.M. Pei : _bWith an Illustrated Catalogue of the Buildings and Projects / _cCarter Wiseman.
250			_aRev. ed.
260			_aLondon : _bThames & Hudson, _c2001.
300			_a340 p. : _bill. (some col.) ; _c28 cm.
500			_aPrevious ed.: 1990.
504			_aIncludes index.
520			_aThis revised edition of the first full-length study of I.M. Pei, one of the world's greatest architects, includes a chapter on Pei's work since 1990, when he established a new relationship with his firm that enabled him to pursue more small scale, personal commissions. Illustrated from the rich archives of Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, this book charts Pei's progress from his birth in China in 1917 through every milestone in his career to his pre-eminent position today. The author, noted architecture critic Carter Wiseman, has supplemented extensive and meticulous research with many hours of conversation with Pei, his family, his associates and his clients. Wiseman focuses his text on the buildings of special relevance to Pei's career, and, whether discussing Pei's pyramid for the Louvre, the Kennedy Library or the Myerson Symphony Center, he carefully considers the project's architectural, sociological and personal dimensions. One sees how Pei's artistic vision has emerged, how he has deftly met the demands of each new situation and client, and how his charismatic personality has affected events. Scores of colour photographs present Pei's buildings in all their variety, from the urban grandeur of the Dallas City Hall to the daring innovation of the Bank of China skyscraper. Dozens of revealing drawings, plans and models as well as personal and documentary photographs make this volume the only comprehensive visual record of Pei's work.
650		0	_aArchitecture _x-- United States _y-- History _y20th century. _925517
650		0	_aPei, I. M., _d1917- _x-- Criticism and interpretation. _925518
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