Michael Graves & Riverbend : A Summer Pavillion for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra by Jayne Merkel - 1987-01

Cincinnati OH: Contemporary Art Center, 1987. 1st. Softcover. Very Good/None. Softcover, 102 pages, b&w and color illustrations. Very light edge wear, else a clean, tight copy. Publication documenting renowned post-modern architect Michael Graves and the summer pavilion for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Written by architecture historian and critic Jayne Merkel, the book begins with a history of other outdoor music structures and the decision to build on the river site. Merkel discusses Graves' development as a leader of the post-modern movement and draws upon his sources in ancient amphitheaters, as well as his other structures in Portland, Louisville, and San Juan Capistrano. The book also includes an in-depth interview with Graves and a chapter on the "state of the art" acoustics and the collaboration between architect Graves and artist Ted Schmidt which resulted in the unique cut-out sculptures adorning the roof line of Riverbend. Record # 450998

Cincinnati: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, 1987. Paperback. Very Good. 102 p.: illustrations; 29 cm. Paperback with illustrated cover. Includes an interview with the architect from 1984, the year that the Riverbend Music Center opened. Scarce. In Very Good Condition: spine is faded; front cover is slightly rubbed and curved; otherwise, clean and tight.

Contemporary Arts Center, 1987-01-01. Paperback. Like New.

Contemporary Arts Center, 1987. First edition. 29 cm; 102 pp.; illustrated from photographs, plans, and drawings. A fine copy in wrappers..

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.