The Tao of architecture / Amos Ih Tiao Chang.

Main entry:

Chang, Amos I. T. (Amos Ih Tiao), 1916-1998.

Title & Author:

The Tao of architecture / Amos Ih Tiao Chang.

Publication:

Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, [1981]

Description:

72 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Series:

Princeton paperbacks

Notes:
Reprint. Originally published as: The Existence of intangible content in architectonic form based upon the practicality of Laotzu's philosophy, 1956.
Includes bibliographical references.
Natural life-movement in architectural vision -- Variability and complement -- Balance and equilibrium -- Individuality and unity.

Summary:

"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."--Publisher's description.

ISBN:

0069103631
9780069103638
0691003300 (pbk.)
9780691003306 (pbk.)
0691039631
9780691039633

Subject:

Laozi.
Architecture.
Tao.
Architecture, Modern.
Architecture Philosophy.
Architecture Philosophie.
Tao (Philosophie chinoise)
architecture (discipline)
architectural theory.

Form/genre:

Treatises.

Added entries:

Laozi. Dao de jing.
Chang, Amos I. T. (Amos Ih Tiao), 1916-1998. Existence of intangible content in architectonic from based upon the practicality of Laotzu's philosophy.
Existence of intangible content in architectonic form based upon the practicality of Laotzu's philosophy.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 204505
Call No.: NA44.C456.A63 1981
Copy: c. 1
Status: Available

Location: Library main 204506
Call No.: NA44.C456.A63 1981
Copy: c. 2
Status: Available

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