The Eyes of the skin: architecture and the senses Juhani Pallasmaa

By:

Pallasmaa, Juhani

Publication details: UK John Wiley 2005Description: 80 pISBN:

9780470015780

Subject(s):

Architecture

DDC classification:

720 PAL

Summary: The Eyes of the Skin has become a classic of architectural theory and consists of two extended essays. The first surveys the historical development of the ocular-centric paradigm in western culture since the Greeks, and its impact on the experience of the world and the nature of architecture. The second examines the role of the other senses in authentic architectural experiences, and points the way towards a multi-sensory architecture which facilitates a sense of belonging and integration.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
English Books	Anna Centenary Library 6TH FLOOR, B WING	720 PAL (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Checked out	09.03.2025	134098

The Eyes of the Skin has become a classic of architectural theory and consists of two extended essays. The first surveys the historical development of the ocular-centric paradigm in western culture since the Greeks, and its impact on the experience of the world and the nature of architecture. The second examines the role of the other senses in authentic architectural experiences, and points the way towards a multi-sensory architecture which facilitates a sense of belonging and integration.

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