experiencing architecture by steen eiler rasmussen

He gave examples from music which is almost in every phase of our lives. The capability of solving problems that need practical solutions.

The difference of an architect is his/her functional art. What is the differences of an architecture rather than a sculptor or painter? A sculptor also engages with the terms mass and form in the other hand painter also engages with colors. Firstly, the comparison of painters and sculptors within architects were discussed. Rasmussen used examples from our daily life to highlight what are the differences of architecture from other art forms. But by means of words it is possible to help others to experienced.” * But this cannot be understood verbally “…but it must be experienced. These factors “must harmonize with each other” * Basically, Architecture is an art form that deals with space within its utilities. Rather than dividing it to processes it is better to analyze it within all the factors that effect it.” Architecture is not produced by artist himself as, for instance, paintings are” * These factors may be listed as plans, elevations and maintains. “Architecture is not produced by simply adding plans and something more” thus it might not be possible to analyze architecture in sections. Rasmussen stated that after a point everyone cannot understand architecture anymore because architecture is not something only visual. He also stated that there are no formulas in architecture that works each and every time there is multiple factors that effects architecture in total. it is intended to create a close look to concepts of architecture and how architectural thinking works, how we understand our surroundings. Rasmussen confirmed this idea by saying “I believe that it is important to tell people outside our profession what it is that we are engaged in.” * In the book it is not intended to show people what is right or wrong, beautiful or ugly etc. Rasmussen used such a clear language and used daily life examples to link architecture that an interested teenager might understand it.

Experiencing architecture by steen eiler rasmussen