Providing a concise and accessible introduction to the work of the celebrated twentieth century German philosopher; Hans-Georg Gadamer; this book focuses on the aspects of Gadamer’s philosophy that have been the most influential among architects; educators in architecture; and architectural theorists. Gadamer’s philosophy of art gives a special place to the activity of "play" as it occurs in artistic creation. His reflections on meaning and symbolism in art draw upon his teacher; Martin Heidegger; while moving Heidegger’s thought in new directions. His theory of interpretation; or "philosophical hermeneutics;" offers profound ways to understand the influence of the past upon the present and to appropriate cultural history in ever new forms. For architects; architectural theorists; architectural historians; and students in these fields; Gadamer’s thought opens a world of possibilities for understanding how building today can be rich with human meaning; relating to architecture’s history in ways that do not merely repeat nor repudiate that history.In addition; Gadamer’s sensitivity to the importance of practical thinking – to the way that theory arises out of practice – gives his thought a remarkable usefulness in the everyday work of professional life.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. One of the Worst Bag Books EverBy Marie McCI was excited to receive this book; based on all the hoopla over Amy Butler bag designs which I see all over the internet. What a shock to discover that all the bags in this book are seriously hideous and the fabrics horrendous. Most of them are monstrous in size. There was not one design Id even remotely consider modifying; not one technique here that would make the book worth keeping as a reference. No redeeming qualities at all. Worse; the font is so tiny and such a pale gray that even if Id wanted to keep it; I wouldnt have been able to read it very easily. I sent it back IMMEDIATELY.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. interesting book; but...By sandyI purchased this book for my kindle. There is a section in the back for patterns; but when I went there I was given an E-mail address for the book publisher and advised to E-mail them for the patterns. The E-mail address was almost impossible to read (small print; light ink; almost no contrast. I had to use a magnifying glass and puzzle out the address a few characters at a time). I received no reply from the publisher. The lack of the pattern section greatly reduced the value of the book for me.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. book is missing patternsBy RoseIs anyone elses book missing patterns? I love most of the patterns; but when I went to make the origami bag set and reversible everyday shopper I realized that I am missing part of the shopper pattern and all of the origami bag set.