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In a contemplative essay that develops a parallel between void, space, time, and the science of vision in Laotzu's philosophy and in modern architecture, Amos Ih Tiao Chang reveals the vitality of intangible, or negative, elements. He writes that these qualities make architectonic forms come alive, become human, naturally harmonize with one another, and enable us to experience them with human sensibility. The author expands Frank Lloyd Wright's thoughts on the affinity between Laotzu's philosophy and modern Western architecture by discussing Natural Life-Movement in Architectonic Vision, Variability and Complement, Balance and Equilibrium, and Individuality and Unity. He accompanies his text with architectural drawings and four Chinese paintings.

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Author:   Amos Ih Tiao Chang ,  H.J. Keilser
Publisher:   Princeton University Press
Imprint:   Princeton University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.170kg
ISBN:  

9780691003306

ISBN 10:   0691003300
Pages:   88
Publication Date:   21 July 1981
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9781400885084
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Language:   English

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An extremely captivating and thought-provoking essay. -- Artibus Asiae

An extremely captivating and thought-provoking essay. Artibus Asiae

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