Architecture and Narrative
Subtitle: The structure of space and cultural meaning in buildings
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Routledge
Published: June 30, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9780415343763
Subjects: Philosophy Of Architecture; Sociology Of Architecture; Architecture; Planning; Architecture / General; General
Description: "Architecture is often seen as the art of a thinking mind that arranges, organises and establishes relationships between the parts and the whole. It is also seen as the art of designing spaces, which we experience through movement and use. Conceptual ordering, spatial and social narrative are fundamental to the ways in which buildings are shaped, used and perceived. Examining and exploring the ways in which these three dimensions interact in the design and life of buildings, this intriguing book will be of use to anyone with an interest in the theory of architecture and architecture's relationship to the cultural human environment."--BOOK JACKET.