Architecture: Why Man Builds

Year Published: 1971

Creator: Ted Lowry Productions

Copyright: Registered 13Sep72 · MP24272 (Jul-Dec 1973) Copyright holder: McGraw Hill, Inc

Complete Record: Split-screen scenes of engineering drawing, masonry, and carpentry introduce this philosophical treatment of architecture. Architecture, properly observed, communicates much of the forces that influence civilization, of the character of the people who designed it and for whom it was designed. Roman architecture communicates pride and a strong sense of security; Medieval architecture fear of the outside world and a religion - oriented creativity; Renaissance architecture prosperity and a return to Classic pride. We are moving towards recognition of architecture as a part of, rather than a backdrop for life. (Humanities-Mcgh-Series)