Romanitas: Architecture and Ideology

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A major body of work, the result of several years of observation - eloquent photographs underpinned by scholarly texts.
Robin Gillanders, Honorary Fellow, Napier University, Edinburgh. Co-editor Studies in Photography.

Astute observations which invite critical reflection.
Liz Wells, Writer/Curator. Emeritus Professor in Photographic Culture, University of Plymouth.

'Buildings embody ideological aims and reflect the value systems of those with the power to plan... they are key cultural and political indicators of their time.'

So writes photographer John Kippin in his new book. A perspective he explores in a stunning series of more than 100 carefully composed, powerfully perceptive images of Mussolini's fascist Romanitas project in Rome. A brutal conception of power, marginalising women and celebrating masculinity and aggression.

In four accompanying essays, his perspective is extended to the examine the architecture of contemporary London, Europe and North America.

John Kippin is Emeritus Professor of Photography at the University of Sunderland. He lives on the island of North Uist in Scotland.

Thread-sewn, OTA binding, with flaps.
Cover: Callisto Pearl 250gsm.
Text: Munken Polar Rough 120gsm.

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Romanitas: Architecture and Ideology

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The Right Architecture
John Kippin

Romanitas | Images
John Kippin

Whose Heritage?
Alistair Robertson
Lecturer in Curating Contemporary Art, University of Newcastle

Classical Architecture as a Weapon for the Far Right
Hettie O'Brien
Leader Writer and Assistant Editor, The Guardian

Theatre of History
Russell Roberts
Head of Operations, Gregynog Hall

About the Artist: Exhibitions, Publications and Appointments

Author
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John Kippin is Emeritus Professor of Photography at the University of Sunderland. Born in London (1950), he lives and works in North Uist, Scotland.

His work is held many public collections, including Arts Council England, British Council, English Heritage, Ferens Art Gallery, Laing Art Gallery, National Media Museum, National Museum of Scotland, Side Gallery, Victoria & Albert Museum and the University of the Arts.

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This is a typically intelligent and ruminative major body of work by a highly regarded, established and prolific practitioner. Romanitas is the result of several years of observation resulting in over a hundred understated but eloquent photographs, which are underpinned by salient scholarly texts by respected academics - including the author.
Robin Gillanders, Honorary Fellow, Napier University, Edinburgh. Co-editor, Studies in Photography.

In picturing Rome, John Kippin draws attention to the continuing presence, resonance and symbolic power of fascist architecture and imperial era monuments. As always, a set of astute observations that invite critical reflection.
Liz Wells, Writer/Curator. Emeritus Professor in Photographic Culture, University of Plymouth.

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Pages: 148
Illustrations: 118
Size: 230 x 160 mm 
Date: 2024
Editions: £24 [paperback] | £18 [eBook]
ISBN: 978-1-912528-44-8 [paperback]

Description

A major body of work, the result of several years of observation - eloquent photographs underpinned by scholarly texts.
Robin Gillanders, Honorary Fellow, Napier University, Edinburgh. Co-editor Studies in Photography.

Astute observations which invite critical reflection.
Liz Wells, Writer/Curator. Emeritus Professor in Photographic Culture, University of Plymouth.

'Buildings embody ideological aims and reflect the value systems of those with the power to plan... they are key cultural and political indicators of their time.'

So writes photographer John Kippin in his new book. A perspective he explores in a stunning series of more than 100 carefully composed, powerfully perceptive images of Mussolini's fascist Romanitas project in Rome. A brutal conception of power, marginalising women and celebrating masculinity and aggression.

In four accompanying essays, his perspective is extended to the examine the architecture of contemporary London, Europe and North America.

John Kippin is Emeritus Professor of Photography at the University of Sunderland. He lives on the island of North Uist in Scotland.

Thread-sewn, OTA binding, with flaps.
Cover: Callisto Pearl 250gsm.
Text: Munken Polar Rough 120gsm.

Contents list

The Right Architecture
John Kippin

Romanitas | Images
John Kippin

Whose Heritage?
Alistair Robertson
Lecturer in Curating Contemporary Art, University of Newcastle

Classical Architecture as a Weapon for the Far Right
Hettie O'Brien
Leader Writer and Assistant Editor, The Guardian

Theatre of History
Russell Roberts
Head of Operations, Gregynog Hall

About the Artist: Exhibitions, Publications and Appointments

Author

John Kippin is Emeritus Professor of Photography at the University of Sunderland. Born in London (1950), he lives and works in North Uist, Scotland.

His work is held many public collections, including Arts Council England, British Council, English Heritage, Ferens Art Gallery, Laing Art Gallery, National Media Museum, National Museum of Scotland, Side Gallery, Victoria & Albert Museum and the University of the Arts.

Reviews

This is a typically intelligent and ruminative major body of work by a highly regarded, established and prolific practitioner. Romanitas is the result of several years of observation resulting in over a hundred understated but eloquent photographs, which are underpinned by salient scholarly texts by respected academics - including the author.
Robin Gillanders, Honorary Fellow, Napier University, Edinburgh. Co-editor, Studies in Photography.

In picturing Rome, John Kippin draws attention to the continuing presence, resonance and symbolic power of fascist architecture and imperial era monuments. As always, a set of astute observations that invite critical reflection.
Liz Wells, Writer/Curator. Emeritus Professor in Photographic Culture, University of Plymouth.

Data

Pages: 148
Illustrations: 118
Size: 230 x 160 mm 
Date: 2024
Editions: £24 [paperback] | £18 [eBook]
ISBN: 978-1-912528-44-8 [paperback]

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