Ratio: Science. Philosophy. Architecture

Author: (English) Padovan
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is a specialized work on the proportions of architecture. The author approaches the subject from a new perspective, starting with empiricism, and argues that the ancient yet compelling argument regarding architectural proportions is: nature is governed by mathematics, the world is a harmonious and orderly creation, and for our creations to integrate with it, they must follow the same mathematical laws. Artistic masterpieces embody the laws of nature and originate from these laws. Nature is a comprehensible, orderly whole, and the human-made objects we place within it are extensions of nature, which should adhere to the same laws. This book provides architects, especially architecture students, who need to broaden their philosophical perspectives, with a way to understand the world and a philosophical foundation. The book is highly theoretical and rich in content, offering excellent guidance and reference value for students and faculty in architecture.