Cultural role of architecture, the: contemporary and historical perspectives
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780415783408
Date de publication :
1 févr. 2012
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
630 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.