| Title |
A Study on the Architecture in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction and Co-op Works of Hannes Meyer |
| Abstract |
This paper aims at understanding of Hannes Meyer's architectural characteristics as a practicer of Avant-garde. Through the analysis of his writings and works, especially Co-op design and architecture, this paper investgates the problems caused by mechanical reproduction and its function, and grasps the meaning of his works. Meyer realized the potentiality of the mecahnical reproduction of artresulting from mechanical and technological progress, and pursuited the architecture for the proletarian masses. According to analysis, facturality and exteriority were adopted to criticize bourgeosie humanistic architecture, it reveals Hannes Meyer's architectural Avant-garde strategy. |