The cultural role of architecture
Subtitle: contemporary and historical perspectives
By: edited by Paul Emmons, John Hendrix and Jane Lomholt
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9780415783408; 9780415783415
Subjects: Architecture and society
Description: "Exploring the ambiguities of how we define the word ‘culture’ in our global society, this book identifies its imprint on architectural ideas. It examines the historical role of the cultural in architectural production and expression, looking at meaning and communication, tracing the formations of cultural identities. Chapters written by international academics in history, theory and philosophy of architecture, examine how different modes of representation throughout history have drawn profound meanings from cultural practices and beliefs. These are as diverse as the designs they inspire and include religious, mythic, poetic, political, and philosophical references."--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.