The Intricacy of Ornament: A Theory of Responsive Ornamentation in Architecture
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ucin11537685902021-08-03T06:11:11Z The Intricacy of Ornament: A Theory of Responsive Ornamentation in Architecture Cornetet, James Architecture Architecture cannot rely strictly on the intuition of its creators; an understanding of ornament is necessary so that architecture may be developed which is animated with spirit. One of the problems with architecture today is that it lacks the wholeness of many of the works from the past that still remain. This thesis will examine form and design as it is related to ornament through the congruence of the philosophies of Louis I. Kahn and Greg Lynn. Form is merely one of two limits within which architecture exists; the other limit is ornament. Ornament is not something to be added , but must come from within; ornament is derived from form. The relationship of ornament to form is controlled by various orders which impose limits upon the architecture. As these orders are understood and expanded, the ornamentation must respond to the changes in the system. Order is part of a system. The structure of order defines the limits for both ornament and form, and these orders are the parameters within which the architect must work. The force opposite to ornamentation which disturbs the intricate system is decoration. Decoration yields disorder and rather than clarifying the intricate system it blurs the whole, damaging the integrity of the form. The search for an understanding of ornament becomes clear in a graphic analysis of Kahn’s Yale University Art Gallery. Ignoring the problem of ornament in architecture today results in buildings which are not governed by an intricate system of logic and reason, one where all of the components of the building are defined by a single form. A theory of ornamentation will lead to buildings which respond better to issues such as site, program, and order, while still maintaining a sense of wholeness and spirit. 2006-10-03 English text University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1153768590 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1153768590 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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