The thinking hand : existential and embodied wisdom in architecture
Pallasmaa, Juhani2009
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Surveys the multiple essences of the hand, its biological evolution and its role in the shaping of culture, highlighting how the hand-tool union and eye-hand-mind fusion are essential for dexterity and how ultimately the body and the senses play a crucial role in memory and creative work.
Main title:
The thinking hand : existential and embodied wisdom in architecture / Juhani Pallasmaa.
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Imprint:
Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley, 2009.
Collation:
159 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.
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Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 150) and index.
ISBN:
0470779284978047077928604707792929780470779293
Dewey class:
720.1
Language:
English
BRN:
152398
More Information:
Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Art and Craft | 720.1 PAL | Available |