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The Cultural Role of Architecture : Contemporary and Historical Perspectives.

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 format...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Emmons, Paul
Otros Autores: Lomholt, Jane, Hendrix, John Shannon
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2012.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario: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 inc.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (251 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781135765361
1135765367
9781283844048
1283844044