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Routledge - The Architecture of Nothingness Book

Name: Routledge - The Architecture of Nothingness Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the deep connection between design and human emotion with The Architecture of Nothingness. Shortlisted for the Architectural Book Awards 2024, this work by Frank Lyons examines why certain buildings and artworks trigger instant reactions in us. While many assume that good design simply makes us feel good and poor design makes us feel insecure or depressed, the actual process behind these decisions remains largely unexamined. Often viewed as a mysterious or spiritual phenomenon, the way we choose one piece of music or one structure over another is actually rooted in an objective basis. This book looks to uncover the reasoning behind our aesthetic preferences. It moves past the idea that beauty is unfathomable, offering a look at the complex mechanics of how we perceive the arts and architecture. Whether you are a student of theory or a lover of fine design, this text provides a new perspective on the impact of the built environment on the human psyche.

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Shortlisted for the prestigious Architectural Book Awards 2024 for its contribution to the field.

Examines the psychological impact of architecture and how design affects human emotions.

Provides an investigation into the objective basis of beauty within the arts and architecture.

Explores why humans make instant aesthetic decisions when viewing buildings or music.

Written by Frank Lyons to address the complex processes behind our perception of design.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 1138214124
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Criticism & Theory
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 02 October 2018
Listed Since: 02 November 2017

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