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Around 1922 when Mussolini (full title: His Excellency Benito Mussolini, Head of Government, Duce of Fascism, and Founder of the Empire) had hit his stride in political power, he had personally taken over the ministries of the interior, foreign affairs, colonies, corporations, defense, and public works. In true Fascist form all public utilities, as well as art and architecture, were controlled and regulated by the state so that they all worked toward the advancement of their ideologies. Architecture became Mussolini’s preferred vehicle for launching Fascist propaganda. It was forcefully portrayed, in the solidity of its materials and the vastness of its measures, the sublimity of imperial power. Fascist ideology aside…it’s an an awesome example of design backed by a united philosophical consensus. 

All Images from the book “L’Architettura Delle Case Del Fascio”
Thank you Tony for the tip.

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   I actually really like some...designs are really quite good. Admittedly some

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    how interesting! i really love

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    ファシズムのプロパガンダであった建築。

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