Observations Sur L'architecture, by Marc-Antoine Laugier
et sur les principaux ouvrages des architectes modernes
This influential treatise delves into the principles of architecture, advocating for a return to simplicity and functionality in design. It critiques the ornate and excessive styles of the time, proposing that architecture should be guided by the natural forms and structures found in the primitive hut, which embodies the essence of architectural purity. The work emphasizes the importance of rationality, proportion, and harmony, arguing that these elements should form the foundation of all architectural endeavors, thus laying the groundwork for the neoclassical movement.
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- Published
- 1753
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- French
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