Author : Dr Lucien Steil
Release : 2014-01-17
Genre : Architecture
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 916/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Architectural Capriccio by : Dr Lucien Steil
Download or read book The Architectural Capriccio written by Dr Lucien Steil. This book was released on 2014-01-17. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together leading writers and practicing architects including Jean Dethier, David Mayernik, Massimo Scolari, Robert Adam, David Watkin and Leon Krier, this volume provides a kaleidoscopic, multilayered exploration of the Architectural Capriccio. It not only explains the phenomena within a historical context, but moreover, demonstrates its contemporary validity and appropriateness as a holistic design methodology, an inspiring pictorial strategy, an efficient rendering technique and an optimal didactic tool. The book shows and comments on a wide range of historic masterworks and highlights contemporary artists and architects excelling in a modern updated, refreshed and original tradition of the Capriccio.