Diamonstein-Spielvogel Barbaralee編著圖書。
基本介紹
- 中文名：The Landmarks of New York
- 外文名：The Landmarks of New York
- 作者：Diamonstein-Spielvogel Barbaralee
- 出版社：New York University Press
- ISBN：9781580931540
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vividly chronicles the work of the Landmarks Preservation Commission since 1965 Since the fourth edition was published, in 2004, Diamonstein-Spielvogel has expanded discussion of modern landmarks, adaptive reuse, and the integration of green technology into existing buildings. ARTnews
To read this book from cover to cover is to reread the past 400 years of New York history. [Diamonstein-Spielvogel] has written an excellent introduction Highly recommended. Library Journal
this hefty compendium connects past to present, promoting a greater appreciation of our architectural heritage. Veranda
A spectacular book Diamonstein-Spielvogel has proven that New York City cares deeply about its past and its connection to the present and future. Gotham Magazine
a classic primer The latest edition, four years in the making, expands the beloved volume by some 200 pages and offers masses of new photographs. Architectural Digest
Witty, wise, and a joy to read, Landmarks of New York takes the reader through the landmarks movement and the city s rich history while maintaining a focus on the present and future possibilities. This is a must-have for New Yorkers and history buffs alike both as a reference guide and for its inherent value as a well-crafted and oftentimes funny, insightful book. Hampton Sheet magazine
作者簡介
Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, writer, interviewer, and activist, is widely known for her involvement in the fields of architecture and the arts. Actively engaged in the cultural life of New York City, she is the chairperson of the Historic Landmarks Preservation Center and vice-chair of the New York State Council on the Arts, a commissioner of the American Battle Monuments Commission, and a director of the Trust for the National Mall. A former White House assistant, she served as the first director of the Office of Cultural Affairs of New York City, and was the longest-serving commissioner of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, having served from 1972 to 1987, under four mayors. The first woman vice-chair of the United States Commission of Fine Arts, she was also appointed to the Public Design Commission of the City of New York and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Council in Washington, D.C. The author of nineteen other books, she has conducted numerous television interviews with leaders in the arts, architecture, and design for A&E and other networks, many of which can be viewed on YouTube. The recipient of many honors and awards, she was elected an honorary member of the American Institute of Architects. In addition to her earned doctorate from New York University, she is the recipient of three honorary doctorates: from Longwood University in Virginia, Maryland Institute College of Art, and Pratt Institute in New York City. She serves on a wide range of cultural, education, and social services boards in the United States and abroad; Diamonstein-Spielvogel lives in New York City and is married to the international business executive Ambassador Carl Spielvogel.
