Siegfried giedion s extraordinary, encyclopedic book traces the various ways in which, siegfried giedion s extraordinary, encyclopedic book traces the various ways in which, for better and for worse, mechanization has assumed control of our lives, from modern systems of hygiene and waste management, to agricultural production, fashion and beyond. A monumental figure in the field of architectural history, sigfried giedion traces the evolution and resulting philosophical implications of such disparate innovations as the slaughterhouse, the yale lock, the assembly line, tractors, ovens, and comfort as defined by. One of the twentieth centurys bestknown architectural theorists examines the impact of mechanization on. Pdf drawing from the theme of fabulations, this paper will revisit siegfried giedion s monumental work mechanization takes command, investigating. The writing of mechanization takes command coincided with a turning point in giedions thinking which began to question the. First published in 1948, mechanization takes command is an examination of mechanization and its effects on everyday life. Description of the book mechanization takes command. Mechanization takes command, a contribution to anonymous history sigfried giedion snippet view. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Norwood the reissue of sigfried giedions 18881968 mechanization takes command is a welcome addition to the growing body of architectural.
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