The Tao of Architecture by Amos Ih Tiao Chang

The Tao of Architecture by Amos Ih Tiao Chang

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Frank Lloyd Wright first noted the affinity between modern Western architecture and the philosophy of the ancient Chinese writer Laotzu. In this classic work, Amos Ih Tiao Chang expands on that idea, developing the parallel with the aid of architectural drawings and Chinese paintings. Now with a new foreword by David Wang, this book reveals the vit

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The Tao of Architecture by Amos Ih Tiao Chang

Frank Lloyd Wright first noted the affinity between modern Western architecture and the philosophy of the ancient Chinese writer Laotzu. In this classic work, Amos Ih Tiao Chang expands on that idea, developing the parallel with the aid of architectural drawings and Chinese paintings. Now with a new foreword by David Wang, this book reveals the vit
"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 9780691175713
ISBN 10 0691175713
Title The Tao of Architecture
Author Amos Ih Tiao Chang
Series Princeton Classics
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Princeton University Press
Year published 2017-04-04
Number of pages 104
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