Architecture Criticism

Author: Zheng Shiling
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Publish Date: 2001-02-01
Features: Architectural criticism is the discipline that studies architectural criticism, which is also meta-criticism and an important component of architectural theory. Architectural criticism involves the identification and evaluation of architects' creative thoughts, architectural works and designs, the processes of building, using buildings, and the social individuals and groups who use buildings. It conducts comprehensive and systematic research, description, analysis, interpretation, comparison, evaluation, argumentation, judgment, and critique of architecture. Using correct methodologies, it objectively, scientifically, artistically, and comprehensively evaluates the value and quality of architecture and its creators—the architects. This book consists of seven chapters, including General Introduction, The Subject of Architectural Criticism, Architectural Critical Consciousness, The Value of Architectural Criticism, The Semiotics of Architectural Criticism, Architects, The Methodology of Architectural Criticism, and more, along with over 100 accompanying illustrations. This book can serve as a textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate students in architecture, as well as a reference for architecture teachers and architects.