The cultural role of architecture

The cultural role of architecture

by Jane Lomholt, Paul Emmons, John Hendrix

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"Exploring the ambiguities of how we define the word ‘culture’ in our global society, this book identifies its imprint on architectural ideas. It examines the historical role of the cultural in architectural production and expression, looking at meaning and communication, tracing the formations of cultural identities. Chapters written by international academics in history, theory and philosophy of architecture, examine how different modes of representation throughout history have drawn profound meanings from cultural practices and beliefs. These are as diverse as the designs they inspire and include religious, mythic, poetic, political, and philosophical references."--

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    How do you personally define "culture" in the context of the spaces and buildings you inhabit every day, and how does that definition compare to the global perspectives explored in the book?

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    The book examines how architecture acts as a mode of representation; what architectural structure in your local community do you feel best communicates its cultural identity, and what is it trying to say?

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    Considering the diverse historical influences discussed—from religious and mythic to political and philosophical—which of these do you see as having the most dominant impact on modern architecture today?

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