Publication

2012 - Routledge, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, England

Language

English

Word Count

57,000 words, Guess

Page Count

228 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL25287840M
  • ISBN-100415783402
  • ISBN-100415783410
  • ISBN-139780415783408
  • ISBN-139780415783415
and 5 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2011033267
  • OCLC Control Number714730215
  • OCLC Control Number823379914
  • Better World Books9780415783415
  • Better World Books9780415783408

Classifications

  • DDC720.1/03
  • LCCNA2543.S6 C79 2012
  • LCCNA2543.S6C79 2012
and 1 more
  • LCCNA2543.S6 C794 2012

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."--

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The cultural role of architecture: contemporary and historical perspectivesRoutledge2012-01-01

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