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Built upon Love: Architectural Longing after Ethics and Aesthetics (Mit Press),Used
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A vision of architecture that transcends concerns of form and function and finds the connections between the architect's wish to design a beautiful world and architecture's imperative to provide a better place for society.The forced polarity between form and function in considerations of architectureopposing art to social interests, ethics to poetic expressionobscures the deep connections between ethical and poetical values in architectural tradition. Architecture has been, and must continue to be, writes Alberto PrezGmez, built upon love. Modernity has rightly rejected past architectural excesses, but, PrezGmez argues, the materialistic and technological alternatives it proposes do not answer satisfactorily the complex desire that defines humanity. True architecture is concerned with far more than fashionable form, affordable homes, and sustainable development; it responds to a desire for an eloquent place to dwellone that lovingly provides a sense of order resonant with our dreams. In Built upon Love PrezGmez uncovers the relationship between love and architecture in order to find the points of contact between poetics and ethicsbetween the architect's wish to design a beautiful world and architecture's imperative to provide a better place for society.Eros, as first imagined by the early lyric poets of classical Greece, is the invisible force at the root of our capacity to create and comprehend the poetic image. PrezGmez examines the nature of architectural form in the light of eros, seduction, and the tradition of the poetic image in Western architecture. He charts the ethical dimension of architecture, tracing the connections between philiathe love of friends that entails mutual responsibility among equalsand architectural program. He explores the position of architecture at the limits of language and discusses the analogical language of philia in modernist architectural theory. Finally, he uncovers connections between ethics and poetics, describing a contemporary practice of architecture under the sign of love, incorporating both eros and philia.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Built upon Love'? A: 'Built upon Love' explores the deep connections between ethical and poetic values in architecture, advocating for a vision that balances beauty and societal needs.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Alberto Pérez-Gómez, a notable figure in architectural theory.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Built upon Love'? A: 'Built upon Love' was published on February 15, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 259 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Built upon Love' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the key concepts discussed in the book? A: Key concepts include the relationship between love and architecture, the ethical implications of design, and the connection between aesthetics and social responsibility.
- Q: Is this book suitable for professionals in architecture? A: Yes, this book is suitable for professionals, students, and anyone interested in architectural theory and ethics.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Built upon Love' falls under the category of Criticism.
- Q: Does the book have illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify illustrations or photographs; it primarily focuses on theoretical discussion.
- Q: Is 'Built upon Love' a good read for those interested in ethical architecture? A: Yes, it is an insightful read for anyone interested in the ethical dimensions of architecture and its impact on society.