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Concrete

Immaterial: 5,000 Years of Art, One Material at a Time

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This chapter explores the intricate role of concrete in renovations, particularly its historical misuse in old manor houses. It contrasts the negative aesthetic perceptions of concrete with its crucial structural significance and foreshadows discussions on its emotional and political symbolism in art and architecture.

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