Main entry:

Smith, Peter F. (Peter Frederick), 1930-

Title & Author:

Architecture and the human dimension / Peter F. Smith.

Publication:

Westfield, N.J. : Eastview Editions, 1979.

Description:

232 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:
Originally published: London : George Godwin, 1979.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 226-228) and index.
A case for aesthetics -- First order aesthetics -- Harmony and proportion -- Second order aesthetics -- Rhyme in architecture -- The psychology of rhyme -- Third order aesthetics -- Limbic aesthetics -- Climax and 'chromaticism' -- Teleological aesthetics -- Lineal aesthetics -- Symbolism and aesthetic response -- Symbolism : positive and negative reinforcement -- Cognitive and biological reinforcement -- The influence of rationality upon aesthetics -- The aesthetic itch -- Style and fashion -- Familiarity versus aesthetics -- Towards Ratiopolois -- Over-correction -- Via media -- From aesthetics to survival.
Also issued online.

ISBN:

0898600022
9780898600025
0711431035
9780711431034

Subject:

Architecture Human factors.
Architecture Psychological aspects.
Aesthetics.
Architecture Facteurs humains.
Architecture Aspect psychologique.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 41863
Call No.: 2953; ID:89-B1900
Status: Available