A philosopher looks at architecture / Paul Guyer.
A philosopher looks at architecture / Paul Guyer.
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Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2021.
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G 2021/1497
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English
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Physical content
ix, 208 pages, 6 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm
Content type
text
still image
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Good Construction, Functionality, and Aesthetic Appeal: From Vitruvius to the Eighteenth Century -- The Meaning of Beauty: From Kant to Semper -- Multiplicity of Meaning in Twentieth-Century Theories -- Words and Works: Modern Architecture and Traditional Values -- Looking Forward.
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Publisher
Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2021.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2021.
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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, bu...
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A philosopher looks at architecture / Paul Guyer.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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ebook version : 9781108904568
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©2021
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G 2021/1497
Record Identifier
74VKaa6XJlll
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKaa6XJlll
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ISBN
1108820425
9781108820424
DDC
720.1
MMS ID
991024419667602626
