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I suppose there is no man who, permitted to address, for the first time, the Institute of British Architects, would not feel himself abashed and restrained, doubtful of his claim to be heard by them, even if he attempted only to describe what had come under his personal observation, much more if on the occasion he thought it would be expected of him to touch upon any of the general principles of the art of archi tecture before its principal English masters.
But if any more than another should feel thus abashed, it is certainly one who has first to ask their pardon for the petu lance of boyish expressions of partial thought; for ungrace ful advocacy of principles which needed no support from him, and discourteous blame of work of which he had never felt the difficulty.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book reflects on the conditions that shape the study of architecture. The author focuses on the debate of naturalism versus invention, and the opposition of naturalism to ideal forms. The author stresses the importance of grounding architectural design in natural forms and human experience, advocating for the integration of sculpture and architecture to enhance the expression of beauty. The book also highlights how vanity and the lure of money can negatively impact architectural design. The author argues that true architectural significance stems from a genuine pursuit of beauty and a desire to create spaces that enhance human life, rather than from a pursuit of fame or wealth. Overall, this book provides valuable insights into the interplay between art, nature, and human aspirations in architectural design, offering a thought-provoking perspective on the essence of true architectural excellence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330667040_0
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