Download or read book ICONOCLASTIA written by Josep Llus; , ETH Mateo and published by Actar D, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-03-18 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past, buildings and other constructions representing singular moments for the community were called monuments. Their origin was expression of power, celebration of ritual or collective affirmation. In the contemporary world, a project that aspires to be exceptionally expressive is commonly called an icon. The publication begins with a series of general texts on themes that vary but all share a common critical look at the role of the iconic on the recent architecture scene. Some of the texts were produced at a seminal symposium organized by the Chair of Professor Josep Lluis Mateo.