Art quote by Arthur Erickson

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Rationalism is the enemy of art, though necessary as a basis for architecture
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"Rationalism is the enemy of art, though necessary as a basis for architecture"

- Arthur Erickson

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Rationalism is a philosophical technique that emphasizes the use of factor and reasoning to understand the world. It is frequently viewed as the opposite of art, which is more focused on feeling and imagination. Arthur Erickson, a Canadian architect, thought that while rationalism is essential for architecture, it ought to not be the only aspect. He argued that architecture needs to also be based upon feeling and imagination, as this is what makes it truly stunning. He believed that rationalism ought to be used as a basis for architecture, however that it needs to not be the only element. He argued that art should be utilized to produce something that is both visually pleasing and functional. By combining rationalism and art, Erickson believed that architecture might be both lovely and useful. He argued that rationalism should be used as a tool to develop something that is both aesthetically pleasing and practical, however that art must be utilized to produce something that is truly stunning.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Arthur Erickson somewhere between June 14, 1924 and today. He/she was a famous Architect from Canada, the quote is categorized under the topic Art. The author also have 51 other quotes.

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