A philosopher looks at architecture / Paul Guyer.

Main entry:

Guyer, Paul, 1948- author.

Title & Author:

A philosopher looks at architecture / Paul Guyer.

Publication:

Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2021.
©2021

Description:

ix, 208 pages, 6 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, plans ; 20 cm.

Series:

Philosopher looks at

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-202) and index.
Good Construction, Functionality, and Aesthetic Appeal: From Vitruvius to the Eighteenth Century : Vitruvius ; Alberti and Palladio ; Kames and Laugier -- The Meaning of Beauty: From Kant to Semper : Kant ; Schopenhauer ; Ruskin ; Semper -- Multiplicity of Meaning in Twentieth-Century Theories : Introduction ; The languages of architecture ; The phenomenology of architecture -- Words and Works: Modern Architecture and Traditional Values : From Vitruvius to now ; Wright ; Loos ; Mies -- Looking Forward.

Summary:

"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."-- Publisher description.

ISBN:

9781108820424 paperback
1108820425 paperback
electronic book
9781108904568
9781108907019

Subject:

Architecture Philosophy.
Architecture Philosophie.
architectural theory.
ARCHITECTURE / General.

Added entries:

Philosopher looks at (Series)

Holdings:

Location: Library main 316938
Call No.: 316938
Status: Available

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