How to judge architecture: a popular guide to the appreciation of buildings
- Yazar
- Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909
- Tür
- Mimarlık ve Tasarım
- Yayın tarihi
- 2015-01-10
- Yayıncı
- OBA Akademik ve Kültürel Yayın Platformu
- Biçim
- E-kitap
- Fiyat
- Ücretsiz
- Anahtar kelimeler
- Architecture, Architecture -- Study and teaching, NA: Fine Arts: Architecture
Kısa tanıtım
"How to Judge Architecture: A Popular Guide to the Appreciation of Buildings" by Russell Sturgis is a comprehensive guide focusing on architectural appreciation written in the early 20th century. The text aims to educate readers on how to evaluate and understand different styles and elements of architecture, emphasizing the importance of personal judgment in the appreciation of buildings without being swayed by external influences or preconceived notions. The opening of the book sets the stage for a journey through architectural history, beginning with early Greek design. Sturgis emphasizes the need for patience and independent thought in forming opinions about architecture. He suggests that readers should gradually acquire knowledge of architectural principles and characteristics, starting with the universally admired early Greek temples. The discussion includes details about the design and purpose of structures like the Parthenon, illustrating various architectural concepts such as proportions, curvature, and the historical context of these ancient buildings. Through this thorough examination, the author lays a foundation for deeper exploration of architectural styles and encourages readers to cultivate their own appreciation for the art of building. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Hazırlayanlar: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Kaynak: Project Gutenberg (eBook 47937). Public domain in the USA. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47937
Önizleme
"How to Judge Architecture: A Popular Guide to the Appreciation of Buildings" by Russell Sturgis is a comprehensive guide focusing on architectural appreciation written in the early 20th century. The text aims to educate readers on how to evaluate and understand different styles and elements of architecture, emphasizing the importance of personal judgment in the appreciation of buildings without being swayed by external influences or preconceived notions. The opening of the book sets the stage for a journey through architectural history, beginning with early Greek design. Sturgis emphasizes the need for patience and independent thought in forming opinions about architecture. He suggests that readers should gradually acquire knowledge of architectural principles and characteristics, starting with the universally admired early Greek temples. The discussion includes details about the design
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