20th Century Architecture Finland. FREE shipping on qualifying offers. Norri Marja-Riitta Standertskjold Elina Wang Wilfried.
Architectural development in the autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland from the middle of the 1890s to the First World War and the ensuing rise to independence presents a condensed sequel of events where many variables of artistic cultural economic social and political nature created a synergy catalysing an architecture rich with innovation. Category20th-century architecture in Finland. The architecture of Finland has a history spanning over 800 years and while up until the modern era the architecture was strongly influenced by currents from Finlands two respective neighbouring ruling nations Sweden and Russia from the early 19th century onwards influences came directly from further afield.
Finlands national epic the Kalevala compiled in the 19th century by the scholar Elias Lnnrot from old Finnish ballads lyrics and incantations played a vital part in fostering Finnish national consciousness and pride.
Pages in category 20th-century Finnish architects. The architecture of Finland has a history spanning over 800 years and while up until the modern era the architecture was strongly influenced by currents from Finlands two respective neighbouring ruling nations Sweden and Russia from the early 19th century onwards influences came directly from further afield. Things in the twentieth century. FREE shipping on qualifying offers.