Mies van der Rohe's mastery of spatial composition remains unequalled to this day. Influenced by Gropius and Le Corbusier, he found great inspiration in glass, steel, iron, and concrete. Mies van der Rohe: Architect, provides a comprehensive analysis of this great architect's entire oeuvre and presents a detailed portfolio of 21 key works. Author Yehuda E. Safran is an architectural/art critic based in Paris and New York and is currently Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University. Works include: Barcelona Pavilion, Seagram Building, Tugendhat House, Weissenhof Apartment Building, Social Service Administration Building, Farnsworth House, 860-880 Lake Shore Drive, 900-910 Lake Shore Drive, Lafayete Park, IBM Regional Office Building, New National Gallery, S.R. Crown Hall, Lange House, Esters House, Africanischestrasse Housing, and more. - from Amzon