Image and Morphology in Modern Theory of Architecture

[摘要] This paper is devoted to some important and fundamental problems of the modern Russian architectural theory. These problems are: methodological and technological retardation; substitution of the modern professional architectural theoretical knowledge by the humanitarian concepts; preference of the traditional historical or historical-theoretical research. One of the most probable ways is the formation of useful modern subject (and multi-subject)-oriented concepts in architecture. To get over the criticism and distrust of the architectural theory is possible through the recognition of an important role of the subject (architect, consumer, contractor, ruler, etc.) and direction of the practical tasks of the forming human environment in the today's rapidly changing world and post-industrial society. In this article we consider the evolution of two basic concepts for the theory of architecture such as the image and morphology.

[发布机构] Department of Architecture, Ural State University of Architecture and Art, St. Karl Liebknecht 23, Ekaterinburg; 620075, Russia^1;Department of Architectural Design, Ural State University of Architecture and Art, St. Karl Liebknecht 23, Ekaterinburg; 620075, Russia^2

[学科分类] 土木及结构工程学

[关键词] Architectural theory;Basic concepts;Human environment;Industrial societies;Theoretical research