In this thought-provoking book, Richard Hill examines the many-faceted relationship between aesthetic theory and architecture. Grounding his arguments in the practical issues related to building--the demands of site, materials, labor force, the nature of the commission--Hill expands our understanding and enjoyment of architecture while offering especially valuable insights for students of architecture and the history of architecture.
The book opens with an analysis of the relationship between buildings, drawings, and designs. Hill suggests that architectural drawings are essentially...