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The Lost Meaning Of Classical Architecture: Speculations On Ornament From Vitruvius To Venturi
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Why Do Architects Still Use The Classical Orders? Why Use Forms Derived From Ancient Greek Temples When Ancient Greek Religion Has Been Dead For Centuries And When The Way Of Life They Expressed Is Extinct? And Why Decorate A Contemporary Courthouse With The Bones, Eggs, Darts, Claws, And Garlands That An Ancient Greek Would Recognize As The Trappings Of Animal Sacrifice? With These Provocative Questions George Hersey Begins His Recovery Of The Meaning Of Classical Architecture. For The Last Four Centuries, He Shows, Philology And Formalism Have Drained Architecture Of Its Poetry. By Analyzing This Poetrythe Tropes Founded On The Greek Terms For Ornamental Detailhe Reconstructs A Classical Theory About The Origin And Meaning Of The Orders, One That Links Them To Ancient Sacrificial Ritual And Myth.In Doing So, Hersey Reinterprets Key Tales And Taboos That Were Part Of The Cultural Memory Of The Ancient Greeks. His Touchstone Is Vitruvius, Author Of The Only Surviving Classical Treatise On Architecture, Whose Stories About Dorus, Ion, And The Corinthian Maiden, And About The Caryaean Women And Persian Soldiers, Describe The Orders As Records Or Remembrances Of Sacrifice.Hersey Finds Revivals Of This Consciousness In The Italian Renaissance And Throws New Light On The Works Of The Architectural Theorists Francesco Di Giorgio And Ceasare Cesariano, And Also On Raphael'S Disput, Michelangelo'S Tomb Of Julius 11 And Medici Chapel, And Hugues Sambin'S Handbook On Termini.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Lost Meaning of Classical Architecture'? A: The book explores the enduring relevance of classical architecture, examining why architects continue to use classical orders despite their ancient origins and the extinction of the cultures they represented.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is George Hersey, who delves into the historical and cultural significance of classical architecture.
- Q: When was 'The Lost Meaning of Classical Architecture' published? A: The book was published on February 10, 1988.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in the book? A: Key topics include the link between classical orders and sacrificial rituals, the reinterpretation of ancient Greek myths, and the influence of classical architecture in the Italian Renaissance.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Lost Meaning of Classical Architecture' have? A: The book consists of 201 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: Is there any focus on specific architectural theorists in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses the works of architectural theorists such as Francesco di Giorgio and Ceasare Cesariano, highlighting their contributions to the understanding of classical architecture.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or diagrams? A: The product details do not specify if the book includes illustrations or diagrams; it primarily focuses on the text and theories presented.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading this book? A: Students, architects, historians, and anyone interested in the cultural significance of architecture would find the insights in this book valuable.