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Give Us Something to Look At: Why ornament matters in architecture.
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00030937
Abstract
The article focuses on the significance of ornamentation in architecture, exploring its historical context, contrasting views from architects like Adolf Loos who condemned ornamentation as wasteful, and defining historical periods. Topics include the architectural ornament's multifaceted functions, the debate between ornamentation and modernist design principles, and the varied perspectives on the use and purpose of decorative elements throughout history.