The Seven Lamps of Architecture: A Brief Exploration of Ruskin's Architectural Thought

Author: Chen Deru
Publisher: Lianjing Publishing House
Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Introduction
〈The Lamp of Dedication〉 redefines architecture,
〈The Lamp of Truth〉 points out the deception in modern architecture,
〈The Lamp of Power〉 discusses the operation of form and the "theory of the sublime" in traditional aesthetics,
〈The Lamp of Beauty〉 emphasizes nature as the source and guide of form,
〈The Lamp of Life〉 confronts economic structures and production systems,
〈The Lamp of Memory〉 focuses on the historical mission of architecture and the correct attitude toward historical buildings,
〈The Lamp of Submission〉 encourages people to discover the truth and laws of architecture from historical styles.
From today's perspective, these seven topics remain timely and rich in meaning.
This book, with sincerity in dialogue with history, aims to draw contemporary discoveries from the essence of past thoughts.