A creative event often sparks diverse interpretations, and its originality is measured by the interest it generates. The collection of architectural movements termed "Modern Architecture" has stirred significant debate in global professional circles regarding its nature and specificity.

In this book, author Dr. Sherien Shirzad makes a distinguished effort to address the data of "Modern Architecture" and its complexities, tracing the phenomenon from its inception as an avant-garde movement to one of its most prominent achievements: the "International Style."

The book includes seven chapters:

• Chapter One: The emergence of the modern movement in art and architecture, its roots, and the evolution of its styles.
• Chapter Two: The trend towards new architecture in America and Europe and the role of new materials and technology.
• Chapter Three: The currents of the modern architectural movement in the interwar period.
• Chapter Four: A review of modern movement experiments in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Russia, and America.
• Chapter Five: The concept, origin, and principles of the International Style.
• Chapter Six: The relationship between the principles of function, technology, and standardization in the International Style.
• Chapter Seven: The spread of the International Style during the interwar period from its origins and across the world.

Additional Information:

• Year of Publication: 1999
• Author: Dr. Sherien Shirzad
• Publisher: Arab Institute for Research and Publishing