The Architecture of Humanism - A Study in the History of TasteRead Books Ltd, 31.05.2013 - 274 Seiten The Architecture of Humanism offers a brilliant analysis of the theories and ideas behind much of nineteenth- and twentieth-century architecture. It discusses the classical tradition as reflected in the architecture of Renaissance and Baroque Italy and the role given the human body in that tradition. It is recommended reading for all architecture students, and essential for those interested in the revival of classical architecture. |
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... principles of classical design in architecture. I soon realised that in the present state of our thought no theory of art could be made convincing, or even clear, to any one not already persuaded of its truth. There may, at the present ...
... principles of classical design in architecture. I soon realised that in the present state of our thought no theory of art could be made convincing, or even clear, to any one not already persuaded of its truth. There may, at the present ...
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... principle of building can be laid down which should, in full measure, satisfy them all. And, in the absence of such a principle, it is quite arbitrary to pronounce dogmatically on the concessions which art should make to science or ...
... principle of building can be laid down which should, in full measure, satisfy them all. And, in the absence of such a principle, it is quite arbitrary to pronounce dogmatically on the concessions which art should make to science or ...
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... principles than with the history of Renaissance architecture, it will be convenient thus to restrict its scope. From what point of view should this architecture be judged so as best to reveal its unity and its intent? A general survey ...
... principles than with the history of Renaissance architecture, it will be convenient thus to restrict its scope. From what point of view should this architecture be judged so as best to reveal its unity and its intent? A general survey ...
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... principle; it must be studied as an æsthetic impulsion, controlled by æsthetic laws, and only by an æsthetic criticism to be finally justified or condemned. It must, in fact, be studied as an art. Here, however, is the true core of the ...
... principle; it must be studied as an æsthetic impulsion, controlled by æsthetic laws, and only by an æsthetic criticism to be finally justified or condemned. It must, in fact, be studied as an art. Here, however, is the true core of the ...
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... principles here sketched out are confirmed by the practice of the Italian builders, and to trace their gradual discovery, may be the task of another volume. CHAPTER I RENAISSANCE ARCHITECTURE THE architecture of Europe, in the. 1 Sir ...
... principles here sketched out are confirmed by the practice of the Italian builders, and to trace their gradual discovery, may be the task of another volume. CHAPTER I RENAISSANCE ARCHITECTURE THE architecture of Europe, in the. 1 Sir ...
Inhalt
NATURALISMAND THE PICTURESQUE | |
THE MECHANICAL FALLACY | |
THE ETHICAL FALLACY | |
THE BIOLOGICAL FALLACY | |
THE ACADEMIC TRADITION | |
HUMANIST VALUES | |
CONCLUSION | |
ANALYTIC SUMMARY | |
EPILOGUE 1924 | |
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