What should our buildings look like? Or is their usability more
important than their appearance? Paul Guyer argues that the
fundamental goals of architecture first identified by the Roman
architect Marcus Pollio Vitruvius - good construction, functionality,
and aesthetic appeal - have remained valid despite constant changes in
human activities, building materials and technologies, as well as in
artistic styles and cultures. Guyer discusses philosophers and
architects throughout history, including Alberti, Kant, Ruskin,
Wright, and Loos, and surveys the ways in which their ideas are
brought to life in buildings across the world. He also considers the
works and words of contemporary architects including Annabelle
Selldorf, Herzog and de Meuron, and Steven Holl, and shows that -
despite changing times and fashions - good architecture continues to
be something worth striving for. This new series offers short and
personal perspectives by expert thinkers on topics that we all
encounter in our everyday lives.
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ISBN
9781108904568
Publisert
2021
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Cambridge University Press
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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