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Architecture and the Crisis of Modern Science (Mit Press),New
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This important book, which won the 1984 Alice Davis Hitchcock Award, traces the process by which the mystical and numerological grounds for the use of number and geometry in building gave way to the more functional and technical ones that prevail in architectural theory and practice today.Between the late Renaissance and the early nineteenth century, the ancient arts of architecture were being profoundly transformed by the scientific revolution. This important book, which won the 1984 Alice Davis Hitchcock Award, traces the process by which the mystical and numerological grounds for the use of number and geometry in building gave way to the more functional and technical ones that prevail in architectural theory and practice today. Throughout, it relates the major architectural treatises of successive generations to the larger culture and the writings of philosophers, mathematicians, scientists, and engineers.The book leads the reader through the controversy that was generated by Claude Perrault in the seventeenth century. His writings began to cast doubt on the absolute aesthetic value of the classical orders and the 'perfect' proportions that were architecture's legacy from Pythagorean times. Thus the once immutable 'invisible' system lost its special status forever. The book focuses in particular on eighteenthcentury developments in the science of mechanics and emerging techniques in structural analysis which slowly entered the architectural treatises and found their way into practice, often by way of civil and military engineers. And by the nineteenth century, the book notes, even architectural rendering and drawing were radically changed through the introduction of new descriptive and projective geometries.Tracing these fundamental changes in architectural intentions, PrezGmez challenges many popular misconceptions about the theory and history of modern architecture. At the same time, he suggests an intangible loss, that of a culture's power to express through a building its total mathematical, mystical, and magical worldview.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Architecture and the Crisis of Modern Science'? A: The book primarily examines how architectural theory and practice evolved from mystical and numerological foundations to more functional and technical approaches, particularly during the scientific revolution.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Architecture and the Crisis of Modern Science' is Alberto Perez-Gomez.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on April 11, 1985.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the transformation of architectural practices influenced by the scientific revolution, the relationship between architecture and philosophy, and the impact of new scientific understanding on architectural aesthetics.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in architecture? A: While the book offers valuable insights, it is more suitable for those with a foundational understanding of architecture, history, and theory.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 424 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or diagrams? A: The book includes various illustrations and diagrams that support the text, enhancing the understanding of architectural concepts discussed.
- Q: What award did this book win? A: The book won the 1984 Alice Davis Hitchcock Award, recognizing its significant contribution to architectural literature.