On Architecture as a Spatial Art

Authors

  • Andrea Sauchelli

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7146/nja.v23i43.7497

Keywords:

Architecture, Space, Ornament, Roger Scruton, Bruno Zevi, Aesthetic Value

Abstract

I present and evaluate various criticisms against the view that architecture and architectural value are to be understood solely in terms of internal space. I conclude that the architectural value of a building should not be limited to its internal spatial effects because the value of other elements, such as (non-spatial) function, materials, ornamentation, and so on cannot all be reduced to spatial values.

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Published

2012-11-07

How to Cite

Sauchelli, A. (2012). On Architecture as a Spatial Art. The Nordic Journal of Aesthetics, 23(43). https://doi.org/10.7146/nja.v23i43.7497

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 43 (2012)

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Articles

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