Architectural Theory, v.1: An Anthology from Vitruvius to 1870.1405102586 Architectural theory; v.1: An anthology from Vitruvius to 1870. Ed. by Harry Francis Mallgrave. Blackwell Publishing 2006 590 pages $49.95 Paperback NA2500 Mallgrave (history and theory, Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois Institute of Technology, in Chicago; coeducational; founded 1940 by a merger of Armour Institute of Technology (founded 1892) and Lewis Institute (1896). ) has selected 200 source readings in the field for this first volume of a two-volume set. The first of four chronological sections extends from the classical through the Baroque periods. Following are sections on classicism classicism, a term that, when applied generally, means clearness, elegance, symmetry, and repose produced by attention to traditional forms. It is sometimes synonymous with excellence or artistic quality of high distinction. in France and Britain, neoclassicism neoclassicism: see classicism. and the Enlightenment, theories of the picturesque and sublime, historicism his·tor·i·cism n. 1. A theory that events are determined or influenced by conditions and inherent processes beyond the control of humans. 2. A theory that stresses the significant influence of history as a criterion of value. during the 19th century, the gothic revival (in Britain, Germany, and France), American theory, and historicism in the industrial age (British styles, rationalism, eclecticism eclecticism, in art eclecticism (ĭklĕk`tĭsĭz'əm), art style in which features are borrowed from various styles. , and realism in France, and tectonics and German style). Mallgrave introduces each section and reading. ([c] 2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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