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Routledge - The Architecture of the Illusive Distance Book

Name: Routledge - The Architecture of the Illusive Distance Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex connection between culture and building design in The Architecture of the Illusive Distance by Routledge. This book examines three specific secular institutional building types: libraries, museums, and cinemas. It looks at the cultural needs that drive the formation of these institutions, how their architecture has developed, and how they have changed over time. While many people view the relationship between culture and architecture as a one-way street where buildings simply reflect the values and aesthetic ideals of a society, author Ameri presents a different perspective. This text challenges the idea that architecture merely embodies or represents cultural beliefs, offering a deeper look into how these forces interact. This is an essential resource for students and professionals interested in architectural theory, criticism, and the study of how social institutions shape our physical world.

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Examines three specific secular institution types including libraries, museums, and cinemas.

Analyzes how cultural imperatives drive the formation and development of institutional buildings.

Tracks the transformation of architectural styles and functions over time.

Challenges traditional views that architecture only reflects or represents cultural values.

Provides a deep study of the relationship between social culture and built environments.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1472433181
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Criticism & Theory
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 February 2015
Listed Since: 31 October 2014

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