Beyond national style : the innovative thinking and designs of the architect Ion Mincu (1852–1912)

This article offers a critical reading of the works and thinking celebrated Romanian architect Ion Mincu (1852–1912) in relation to broader cultural political context new nation-state. It investigates literature on him up until present day trace formation his image as 'creator' (also known Neo-Romanian or National) architectural style before presenting Mincu's range artistic interests, innovative ideas designs. Even if famous Romania, is little-known for an English-language audience partly blame precisely fame national which has made central figure only histories art architecture. However, shows that harboured diverse not all related ideology. His understanding between local building traditions contemporary architecture was multi-faceted driven by attempts reconcile about progress modernity with those identity. Therefore, move beyond connection work identity order discern many concerns complex heritage.