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245	0	0	_aSigns, symbols, and architecture / _c[edited by] Geoffrey Broadbent, Richard Bunt, Charles Jencks.
260			_aChichester, [Eng.] ; _aNew York : _bWiley, _cc1980.
300			_aviii, 446 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm.
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_aunmediated _bn _2rdamedia
338			_avolume _bnc _2rdacarrier
504			_aIncludes bibliographies and index.
520			_a"Signs, Symbols and Architecture" delves into the relationships between architecture, meaning, and communication. Broadbent examines how buildings and structures can be interpreted as signs and symbols, conveying messages beyond their functional purpose. The book explores various semiotic theories and how they can be applied to architecture, emphasizing the importance of the symbolic dimension in understanding built environments. Broadbent discusses the historical context and evolution of architectural signs and symbols, as well as their cultural implications. By analyzing different architectural styles and practices, he highlights how meaning is constructed and interpreted through architectural forms. The work encourages architects and designers to consider the semiotic aspect of their creations, ultimately fostering a deeper connection between people and the spaces they inhabit. Through theoretical frameworks and practical examples, the book illustrates the significance of understanding the language of architecture in both creation and interpretation.
650		0	_aSymbolism in architecture.
650		0	_aCommunication in architectural design.
650		0	_aSemiotics.
700	1		_aBroadbent, Geoffrey.
700	1		_aBunt, Richard.
700	1		_aJencks, Charles.
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