The Seven Lamps of Architecture
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The Seven Lamps of Architecture is an influential 1849 book by John Ruskin that sets out moral and aesthetic principles for architecture, emphasizing truth, beauty, and craftsmanship in building design.
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| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| The Seven Lamps of Architecture canonical | 3 |
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Target entity: The Seven Lamps of Architecture Context triple: [John Ruskin, notableWork, The Seven Lamps of Architecture]
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In the Cause of Architecture
"In the Cause of Architecture" is a collection of essays by Frank Lloyd Wright articulating his principles of organic architecture and his critique of conventional architectural practice.
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I quattro libri dell’architettura
I quattro libri dell’architettura is a seminal 1570 architectural treatise by Andrea Palladio that systematically presents his theories, designs, and classical principles that shaped Renaissance and later Western architecture.
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Burnham Library of Architecture
The Burnham Library of Architecture is a specialized research library within the Art Institute of Chicago that focuses on architectural history, theory, and practice.
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De architectura
De architectura is an influential ancient Roman treatise on architecture by Vitruvius, covering architectural theory, engineering, and classical orders.
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The True Principles of Pointed or Christian Architecture
The True Principles of Pointed or Christian Architecture is a seminal 19th-century architectural treatise that codifies the moral and aesthetic foundations of Gothic Revival design from a Christian perspective.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: The Seven Lamps of Architecture Target entity description: The Seven Lamps of Architecture is an influential 1849 book by John Ruskin that sets out moral and aesthetic principles for architecture, emphasizing truth, beauty, and craftsmanship in building design.
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A.
In the Cause of Architecture
"In the Cause of Architecture" is a collection of essays by Frank Lloyd Wright articulating his principles of organic architecture and his critique of conventional architectural practice.
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B.
I quattro libri dell’architettura
I quattro libri dell’architettura is a seminal 1570 architectural treatise by Andrea Palladio that systematically presents his theories, designs, and classical principles that shaped Renaissance and later Western architecture.
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C.
Burnham Library of Architecture
The Burnham Library of Architecture is a specialized research library within the Art Institute of Chicago that focuses on architectural history, theory, and practice.
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D.
De architectura
De architectura is an influential ancient Roman treatise on architecture by Vitruvius, covering architectural theory, engineering, and classical orders.
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E.
The True Principles of Pointed or Christian Architecture
The True Principles of Pointed or Christian Architecture is a seminal 19th-century architectural treatise that codifies the moral and aesthetic foundations of Gothic Revival design from a Christian perspective.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
architectural theory book
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book ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ |
| advocates |
honest use of materials
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respect for craftsmanship ⓘ visible structural truth ⓘ |
| author | John Ruskin ⓘ |
| centralTheme |
beauty in architectural design
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craftsmanship in building ⓘ historical continuity in architecture ⓘ moral principles in architecture ⓘ spiritual values in architecture ⓘ truth in construction and materials ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| criticizes |
deceptive ornament
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industrialization of building ⓘ restoration that falsifies history ⓘ |
| firstEditionFormat | book ⓘ |
| genre |
architectural theory
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art criticism ⓘ |
| hasIllustrationsBy | John Ruskin ⓘ |
| hasPart |
The Lamp of Truth
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surface form:
The Lamp of Beauty
The Lamp of Truth ⓘ
surface form:
The Lamp of Life
The Lamp of Memory ⓘ The Lamp of Obedience ⓘ The Lamp of Power ⓘ The Lamp of Sacrifice ⓘ The Lamp of Truth ⓘ |
| influenced |
Arts and Crafts movement
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Victorian architecture ⓘ architectural conservation movement ⓘ modern architectural criticism ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Gothic Revival
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Romanticism ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| notableFor |
emphasis on ethical dimensions of design
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formulation of seven moral "lamps" for architecture ⓘ influence on 19th-century architectural thought ⓘ |
| period | Victorian era ⓘ |
| philosophicalOrientation |
Romantic medievalism
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moralistic aesthetics ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1849 ⓘ |
| publisher | Smith, Elder & Co. ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Modern Painters
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The Stones of Venice ⓘ |
| setting | 19th-century Britain ⓘ |
| subject |
aesthetics
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architecture ⓘ ethics in architecture ⓘ |
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