The Tao of Architecture by Amos Ih Tiao Chang

The Tao of Architecture by Amos Ih Tiao Chang

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 alive, become human, naturally harmonize with one another, and enable us to experience them with human sensibility." The author expands Frank Lloyd Wright's thoughts on the affinity between Laotzu's philosophy and modern Western architecture by discussing "Natural Life-Movement in Architectonic Vision," "Variability and Complement," "Balance and Equilibrium," and "Individuality and Unity." He accompanies his text with architectural drawings and four Chinese paintings.

"An extremely captivating and thought-provoking essay"--Artibus Asiae

Amos Ih Tiao Chang (1916-98) was professor of architecture at Kansas State University. His books include China: Tao in Architecture. David Wang is professor of architecture in the School of Design and Construction at Washington State University. He is the author of A Philosophy of Chinese Architecture: Past, Present, Future.

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ISBN 13	9780691003306
ISBN 10	0691003300
Title	The Tao of Architecture
Author	Amos Ih Tiao Chang
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Princeton University Press
Year published	1981-07-21
Number of pages	88
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