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“41st printing, circa 2023”
ISBN
9780262680028
Book Title
Experiencing Architecture, Second Edition
Publisher
MIT Press
Item Length
9.4 in
Edition
2
Publication Year
1964
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.6 in
Author
Steen Eiler Rasmussen
Genre
Architecture
Topic
Buildings / General, General, Criticism, History / General
Item Weight
10 oz
Item Width
5.2 in
Number of Pages
256 Pages

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Publisher
MIT Press
ISBN-10
0262680025
ISBN-13
9780262680028
eBay Product ID (ePID)
110593

Product Key Features

Edition
2
Book Title
Experiencing Architecture, Second Edition
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Buildings / General, General, Criticism, History / General
Publication Year
1964
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Architecture
Author
Steen Eiler Rasmussen
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
10 oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
5.2 in

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Reviews
"...so lucid and clear that every layman and beginner will be able to understand and to enjoy it." - Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism, "...so lucid and clear that every layman and beginner will be able to understand andto enjoy it." Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism, "...so lucid and clear that every layman and beginner will be able to understand and to enjoy it." Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal
720
Synopsis
A classic examination of superb design through the centuries. Widely regarded as a classic in the field, Experiencing Architecture explores the history and promise of good design. Generously illustrated with historical examples of designing excellence - ranging from teacups, riding boots, and golf balls to the villas of Palladio and the fish-feeding pavilion of Beijing's Winter Palace-Rasmussen's accessible guide invites us to appreciate architecture not only as a profession, but as an art that shapes everyday experience. In the past, Rasmussen argues, architecture was not just an individual pursuit, but a community undertaking. Dwellings were built with a natural feeling for place, materials and use, resulting in "a remarkably suitable comeliness." While we cannot return to a former age, Rasmussen notes, we can still design spaces that are beautiful and useful by seeking to understand architecture as an art form that must be experienced. An understanding of good design comes not only from one's professional experience of architecture as an abstract, individual pursuit, but also from one's shared, everyday experience of architecture in real time-its particular use of light, color, shape, scale, texture, rhythm and sound. Experiencing Architecture reminds us of what good architectural design has accomplished over time, what it can accomplish still, and why it is worth pursuing. Wide-ranging and approachable, it is for anyone who has ever wondered "what instrument the architect plays on.", A classic examination of superb design through the centuries. Widely regarded as a classic in the field, Experiencing Architecture explores the history and promise of good design. Generously illustrated with historical examples of designing excellence -- ranging from teacups, riding boots, and golf balls to the villas of Palladio and the fish-feeding pavilion of Beijing's Winter Palace--Rasmussen's accessible guide invites us to appreciate architecture not only as a profession, but as an art that shapes everyday experience. In the past, Rasmussen argues, architecture was not just an individual pursuit, but a community undertaking. Dwellings were built with a natural feeling for place, materials and use, resulting in "a remarkably suitable comeliness." While we cannot return to a former age, Rasmussen notes, we can still design spaces that are beautiful and useful by seeking to understand architecture as an art form that must be experienced. An understanding of good design comes not only from one's professional experience of architecture as an abstract, individual pursuit, but also from one's shared, everyday experience of architecture in real time--its particular use of light, color, shape, scale, texture, rhythm and sound. Experiencing Architecture reminds us of what good architectural design has accomplished over time, what it can accomplish still, and why it is worth pursuing. Wide-ranging and approachable, it is for anyone who has ever wondered "what instrument the architect plays on."

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  • by diane3107
    27 Jul, 2010

    Excellent book

    A very good book, easy to read, and enjoyable for someone pursuing a career in architecture. The author uses great easy-to-understand examples, and I really learned a lot from this little book. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone planning to study architecture in college or who would just like to learn a little more about the subject.

  • by _wAcqNfNT9a@Deleted
    04 Mar, 2008

    smelly book

    The book was in fair condition, but I was unable to use it because it smelled of mildew and age and was much too pungent to hold near my face. I have been happy in the past with other book purchases, though.

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    28 Jul, 2008

    Good book

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