Origins of architectural pleasure
Grant Hildebrand
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Origins of architectural pleasure
Published
1999
Publisher
University of California Press
Pages
174
ISBN-10
0520215052
Description
"Why do some buildings make us feel happy or excited or tranquil? What is it in architecture that elicits pleasure? Grant Hildebrand asks these general questions in Origins of Architectural Pleasure, as well as more specific ones. To answer them, the author examines buildings and groups of buildingsfrom five continents and five millennia - that have retained their remarkable appeal or excitement. The book explores the reasons for such responses to the physical environment and relates some of our pleasure in architecture to elements in nature essential to survival, from the self-evident need for shelter to the aesthetic satisfaction of discovering order in complexly organized surroundings - or complexity in apparent order."--BOOK JACKET.
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How many pages are in Origins of architectural pleasure?
This edition of Origins of architectural pleasure has approximately 174 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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For most readers, Origins of architectural pleasure typically takes between 3h 38m and 2h 25m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 43,500 words and common reading speeds.
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Who is the author of Origins of architectural pleasure?
Origins of architectural pleasure was written by Grant Hildebrand.
When was Origins of architectural pleasure published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.