Gordana FontanaGiusti

Foucault for Architects

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ISBN 13:: 9780415693318
author:: Gordana FontanaGiusti
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Taylor & Francis LTD
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 200
Dimensions:: 138mm X 216mm
Genre:: Architecture
Condition:: New
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Michel Foucault's work has had a profound impact on architecture and its critical discourse since the mid-1960s. This book provides an excellent introduction to his ideas, exploring their relevance for architectural knowledge, history, and practice. Foucault's archaeological and genealogical approaches have transformed our understanding of architectural history and theory, while his thoughts on aesthetics have led to a renewed focus on the avant-garde. The book examines key themes such as archaeology, enclosure, bodies, spatiality, and aesthetics, demonstrating their significance for architects and urban designers. By exploring these issues, this book offers a unique perspective on design in architecture and urbanism, shedding light on novel spatial possibilities and the complex relationships between space, knowledge, and power.

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