Nietzsche and Architecture explores Nietzsche's relationship to the
architects, buildings, and modern architectural movements he went on
to inspire, and situates his philosophy more appropriately and
comprehensively within the field of architectural studies,
architectural history, and theory. Divided into two parts, the book
first examines Nietzsche's philosophy of architecture, exploring his
notions of rhythm, ornament, style, and power. It then goes on to
examine Nietzsche's ambiguous architectural legacy, scrutinising
iconic architects, thinkers, designs, and cultural movements to
ascertain their relationship with Nietzschean ideas, from the crystal
architecture of Bruno Taut and Peter Behrens, to the 'new styles' of
the Bauhaus and Le Corbusier, Louis H. Sullivan's desire for the
heights, and the cultural propaganda of 'Nazi architecture'. Clearly
explaining the subtleties and complexities of Nietzsche's
architectural thought, Nietzsche and Architecture provides an
accessible insight into Nietzsche's philosophy and its significance to
the development of modern architecture in the 19th and early 20th
centuries, shedding vital light on the continued relevance of
Nietzsche to architecture today.
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ISBN
9781350412927
Publisert
2024
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Bloomsbury Visual Arts
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Digital bok
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