| dc.description.abstract | Ronchamp is a departure of the modern movement, yet it is not at odds with functionalism but extends the concept of function beyond its physical aspects. Meaning and character again received primary importance and the building is no longer a mere container, but becomes an expressive presence active in the environment. It looks towards the future, but is rooted in the past, and its present makes clearer man's position in space and time. This according to modern architectural historians is the essence of what is becoming known as pluralism.
During a recent study abroad in Italy this writer traveled through several countries along the Mediterranean experiencing different kinds of architecture and the cultural forces that influenced and shaped them. It was fascinating to find out that today there are viable structures that have been in existence for hundreds of years.
Therefore, the purpose of this research will be to develop the following concepts:
A) Future architecture rests to a great extent upon an understanding of the past. That is, the relationship of primitive art and architecture to man.
B) Architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier and more recently Reima Peitila understood this relationship of primitive art and architecture and redefined it in their own words and needs.
C) The monument and the amulet began as distinct arts during primitive times and developed into forms of architecture and sculpture. Throughout the course of time these forms became integrated, with architecture for the first time conceived of as integral sculpture.
D) A brief overview of the history of the 20th century international style in architecture.
E) The philosophy of Le Corbusier's design of Notre Dame du Haut at Ronchamp, France, will be analyzed as a partial means of understanding function and symbol in architecture.
F) The concept of space-time pluralism may become strongly emphasized in future architecture, as a result of technological advancements. This alleviation may produce a reaction among societies to create an architecture that will meet human needs by using symbol again in functional design. | en |
