This study on Mussolini in Italy during the Fascist period (1922-43) expands traditional interpretations of Fascism that focus on Mussolini's exploitation of architecture as a powerful tool for achieving political consensus. Using new documents this study advances the claim that Mussolini devised and implemented a scheme for transforming architecture into an instrument for the education of the masses, a tool capable of determining public behaviour and influencing opinion.

Mussolini, Architect. Propaganda and Urban Landscape in Fascist Italy

Nicoloso Paolo
2022-01-01

Abstract

This study on Mussolini in Italy during the Fascist period (1922-43) expands traditional interpretations of Fascism that focus on Mussolini's exploitation of architecture as a powerful tool for achieving political consensus. Using new documents this study advances the claim that Mussolini devised and implemented a scheme for transforming architecture into an instrument for the education of the masses, a tool capable of determining public behaviour and influencing opinion.
2022
9781442631045
9781442631007
9781442630994
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