Nietzsche and architecture : the grand style for modern living /

Huskinson, Lucy,

Nietzsche and architecture : the grand style for modern living / Lucy Huskinson. - 257 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- List of Illustrations -- Introduction -- Part I. Nietzsche's Philosophy of Architecture: 1. The Problematic Lack of Style -- 2. Architectural Remedy in the Grand Style -- 3. Nietzsche's Architectural Influences: Gottfried Semper and Festive Theatre -- Part II. Nietzsche's Ambiguous Architectural Legacy: 4. Buildings to 'honour' Nietzsche -- 5. Nietzsche and the New Style -- 6. The Grand Style in Modern Architecture -- 7. Modern Architecture Inspired by Nietzsche -- References -- Bibliography.

This book explores Friedrich Nietzsche’s influence on architecture, examining his philosophical concepts of style, rhythm, ornament, and power, and how they shaped modern architectural movements such as Bauhaus, Le Corbusier, and even Nazi architecture. It connects Nietzsche's thinking to both historic and contemporary design practices, offering accessible insight into his impact on architectural theory and criticism.

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Architecture--Philosophy.
Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm,--Influence.
Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844–1900 --Influence.
Architectural criticism--History.
Modernism (Architecture)--Philosophy.

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