Modern architecture scholar, Pearson, gives a lively history of the designing and building of UBESCO headquarters in Paris during the 1950's. Although concentrating on the architecture of the
buildings and the art that was commissioned for it, Pearson also explores the political situation, both in post war art and international relations. The battles between eminent architects,
representatives of governments East and West and the art world make for an entertaining and informative account demonstrating how even a place intended for the encouragement of international
cooperation and education can become an ideological battleground. Annotation 穢2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
