The Presence of Mies Author:Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, George Baird Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, one of this century's most important and influential architects, has alternately been revered and reviled. The Presence of Mies is an interdisciplinary collection of essays that take a fresh look at the work of this controversial architect. By bringing together a group of authors from a variety of disciplines, unexpecte... more »d perspectives have been brought to bear on Mies, opening up new ways of thinking about his work and new possibilities for extending its influence into contemporary architecture and cultural theory. The essays discuss Mies's buildings, writings, and teaching in relation to technology, image culture, philosophy, art, and education.« less