Regionalism: (1) modern architecture and cultural identity
The phenomenon of universalization. while being an advancement of
mankind. at the same time constitutes a sort of subtle destruction. not only
of traditional cultures. which might not be an irreparable wrong. but also of
what I Shall call for the time being the creative nucleus of great civilizations
and great culture, that nucleus on the basis of which we interpret life. what
Inhale call in advance-the ethical and mythical nucleus of mankind. The
conflict …
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…timberwork of China and Japan. The intention behind these
procedures of deconstruction and re-synthesis seems to be as follows: first,
to revitalize certain devalued Occidental forms through an Oriental recasting
of their essential nature; and second to indicate the secularization
of the institutions represented by these forms. This is arguably a more
appropriate way to render a church in a secular age, where traditional
ecclesiastical iconography always risks de- generating into kitsch.
to be continued...
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