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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... read more
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First Sentence edit
NATURAL PHENOMENA appear meaningful to us not only when we interrelate their momentary existences but also when we synthesize the temporal changes among them from a certain viewpoint.
Table of Contents edit
1. Foreword
2. Introduction
3. Natural Life-movement in Architectural Vision
4. Variability and Complement
5. Balance and Equilibrium
6. Individuality and Unity
7. Conclusion
Authors & Contributors edit
- Amos Ih Tiao Chang (Author)
Other Contributors:
- A.M. Friend, Jr., A.M., Litt.D. (Foreword)
- Jean Labatut, A.I.A. (Foreword)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: 80-8677
- Dewey: 720
Subjects edit
- Books › Professional & Technical › Architecture › Reference
- Books › Professional & Technical › Architecture › Criticism
- Books › Professional & Technical › Architecture › Urban & Land Use Planning
- Books › Professional & Technical › Architecture › History & Periods
- Books › History › Asia › China
- Books › Arts & Photography › History & Criticism
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