The Paradox of Ornament in Modern ArchitectureInspired by a general dissatisfaction with the state of contemporary architecture and world affairs, this book explores the roots of contemporary Expressionistic buildings within the tradition of Modern architecture. It follows the chronology of Nikolaus Pevsners The Sources of Modern Architecture and Design and examines the writing of the nineteenth century social reformer and art critic, John Ruskin. Its purpose is to contrast design theory, from