Architectural Theory - The Legacy of Le Corbusier - The Principles of 20th Century Architectural Theory in the Context of Category Clues (Part 2)

Author: Capone
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Compared to previous eras, the 20th century witnessed more architecture and its analysis. Therefore, this book, Architecture Theory (Volume 2): Le Corbusier's Legacy — Principles of 20th-Century Architecture Themed by Categories, provides a systematic description of Western architectural theory, especially Western modern and contemporary architectural theory. Its content primarily focuses on the theoretical interpretation of basic theories and derived categories, concentrating on architectural theories scattered in various writings in recent years and integrating them into a clear doctrine. The forms discussed in the book, such as formalism, minimalism, mannerism, functionalism, rationalism, brutalism, empiricism, romanticism, expressionism, classicism, structuralism, organicism, modernism, futurism, radicalism, deconstructionism, historicism, postmodernism—each movement has influenced 20th-century architectural thought. The author analyzes the so-called "principles of 20th-century architecture themed by categories" in their respective contexts in sequence. The author's arguments are both profound and accessible, fully citing the views of famous 20th-century architects and architectural theorists within a basic theoretical framework, providing a solid foundation for their theoretical expressions. The author's meticulous analysis of the rich connotations of architectural theory presents us with a theoretical system that can be understood and reasoned. Many of the viewpoints in the book almost accurately address the current problems in architecture we face.