Women Architects at Work
Making American Modernism
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Mary Ann Hunting and Kevin D. Murphy shed light on the often-overlooked contributions of women architects to American modernism.
The book unveils the barriers these women faced due to gender, race, and class, and how they overcame them.
It highlights their collaborative practices and innovative approaches to design in a sexist work environment.
The authors argue that women had a far greater influence in the spread of modernism.
Through meticulous research, the book recovers the stories of these unsung heroes and celebrates their enduring impact on the built environment.
The book unveils the barriers these women faced due to gender, race, and class, and how they overcame them.
It highlights their collaborative practices and innovative approaches to design in a sexist work environment.
The authors argue that women had a far greater influence in the spread of modernism.
Through meticulous research, the book recovers the stories of these unsung heroes and celebrates their enduring impact on the built environment.
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Mentioned as a history of women who fought for recognition in the architecture field and helped shape American modernism.
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