Browsing by Subject "Symbolism in architecture"
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Item Architecture as communication: an application of "semeiotic" to meaning in architecture(Texas Tech University, 1990-12) Dougherty, Bruce TravisThe concept of architecture as communication, along with the term " semiotics," began to surface in architectural periodicals in the early 1970's. The groundwork for these studies was laid at the turn of the century by philosophers such as Charles Sanders Peirce and Ferdinand de Saussure. Comparatively recent architectural research in this area has been sparse and less than vigorous leaving architects and interpreters of architecture little reason to believe semiotics has much to offer this field. The purpose of this study is to show that semiotics does have benefits to offer architecture, and these benefits are expressed by illustrating and supporting two hypotheses. The first hypothesis is that semiotics can help an architect to become a more skilled communicator. The second hypothesis is that semiotics can help one who experiences architecture become a more perceptive interpreter.Item Concretization of mythologies and symbols of public buildings: The Chicago Public Library(Texas Tech University, 1988-12) Fletcher, George M.The importance of each to nurturing and growing as a total individual cannot be overemphasized. They can be; however, as is often the case today, forgotten. Therefore, it is time for an Insitiution of the Public to move positively into the societal realm and once again speak of the wonderful reasons why persons choose to live in a communal society. By using behavioral pattems and models constructed from the cultures within the City of Chicago as well as user interactive design processes, a New Central Library for the City of Chicago should be constructed which will once again speak of the needs, desires and aspirations of the people of Chicago. The Library's basic definition as a source of possibilities from which to draw self-enhancement can create the presently missing "common ground" upon which the diverse layering of cultures which comprise Chicago can gather. By constructing behavioral models and understanding the true symbols derived from the daily pattems of Chicago Citízens, The Central Public Library can celebrate major and minor pathways of everyday life while providing real and needed functions for all persons within the society of Chicago.