
Documenting the Appeal of Mid-Century Modern
Clip: Season 3 Episode 2 | 6m 17sVideo has Closed Captions
Michael Stern explains how architect William Krisel used photography as inspiration.
Much of the magic that the desert utopia of Palm Springs holds has to do with its prominent mid-century aesthetic. Author Michael Stern outlines how pioneering architect William Krisel relied on the careful eye of Los Angeles photographer Julius Shulman to create the iconic photographs we know today, while also contributing to restoring Krisel's designs for the duration.
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Documenting the Appeal of Mid-Century Modern
Clip: Season 3 Episode 2 | 6m 17sVideo has Closed Captions
Much of the magic that the desert utopia of Palm Springs holds has to do with its prominent mid-century aesthetic. Author Michael Stern outlines how pioneering architect William Krisel relied on the careful eye of Los Angeles photographer Julius Shulman to create the iconic photographs we know today, while also contributing to restoring Krisel's designs for the duration.
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