Architekt:innen-Monographien. Kanonisierung, Kontextualisierung, Kritik

Abstract

Monographs on architects are a well-established and largely unquestioned format within the academic discipline of architectural history. This special issue examines the various motivations behind the writing of such works, along with the sources, media, and modes of presentation they employ, drawing on case studies from Central Europe. At the heart of this inquiry lies the question of who is considered 'worthy' of a monograph—an issue shaped by hegemonies of gender, origin, and religion. Ultimately, these investigations prompt a broader reflection on the processes through which the architectural canon is constructed.