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Architecture, Liberty and Civic Order - Architectural Theories from Vitruvius to Jefferson and Beyond (Hardcover, New Ed) Loot Price: R4,478
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Architecture, Liberty and Civic Order - Architectural Theories from Vitruvius to Jefferson and Beyond (Hardcover, New Ed)

Carroll William Westfall

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This book brings to light central topics that are neglected in current histories and theories of architecture and urbanism. These include the role of imitation in earlier centuries and its potential role in present practice; the necessary relationship between architecture, urbanism and the rural districts; and their counterpart in the civil order that builds and uses what is built. The narrative traces two models for the practice of architecture. One follows the ancient model in which the architect renders his service to serve the interests of others; it survives and is dominant in modernism. The other, first formulated in the fifteenth century by Leon Battista Alberti, has the architect use his talent in coordination with others to contribute to the common good of a republican civil order that seeks to protect its own liberty and that of its citizens. Palladio practiced this way, and so did Thomas Jefferson when he founded a uniquely American architecture, the counterpart to the nation's founding. This narrative gives particular emphasis to the contrasting developments in architecture on the opposite sides of the English Channel. The book presents the value for clients and architects today and in the future of drawing on history and tradition. It stresses the importance, indeed, the urgency, of restoring traditional practices so that we can build just, beautiful, and sustainable cities and rural districts that will once again assist citizens in living not only abundantly but also well as they pursue their happiness.

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Imprint: Routledge
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: June 2015
First published: 2015
Authors: Carroll William Westfall
Dimensions: 246 x 174 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 220
Edition: New Ed
ISBN-13: 978-1-4724-5653-3
Categories: Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > General
Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Theory of architecture
Books > Earth & environment > The environment > General
Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Landscape art & architecture > City & town planning - architectural aspects
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Industrial history
Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Aesthetics
Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Urban & municipal planning > General
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Industrial history
Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Aesthetics
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LSN: 1-4724-5653-X
Barcode: 9781472456533

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