From Bauhaus to Our House
Describe symbolism in From Bauhaus to Our House by Tom Wolfe
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In Chapter Four, the author notes that the twentieth century has been the American century. The irony, however, is that the buildings that symbolize America are distinctly un-American.
Wolfe also makes a point of saying that the International Style, which is still dominant among elites, represents wealth.
From Bauhaus to Our House