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The Cultural Role of Architecture
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The Cultural Role of Architecture : Contemporary and Historical Perspectives

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Format Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10 0415783402
ISBN-13 9780415783408
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge
Country of Manufacture GB
Country of Publication GB
Publication Date Feb 1st, 2012
Print length 256 Pages
Weight 630 grams
Ksh 30,600.00
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Exploring the ambiguities of how we define the word ‘culture’ in our global society, this book identifies its imprint on architectural ideas. 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.

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.


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