Architecture: An Introductory Reader (Pocket Library of Spiritual Wisdom) - Softcover

Steiner, Rudolf

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1855841231 ISBN 13: 9781855841239

Publisher: Rudolf Steiner Press, 2004

Synopsis

Rudolf Steiner, the often undervalued, multifaceted genius of modern times, contributed much to the regeneration of culture. In addition to his philosophical teachings, he provided ideas for the development of many practical activities including education―both general and special―agriculture, medicine, economics, architecture, science, religion, and the arts. Today there are thousands of schools, clinics, farms, and many other organizations based on his ideas.

Steiner's original contribution to human knowledge was based on his ability to conduct spiritual research, the investigation of metaphysical dimensions of existence. With his scientific and philosophical training, he brought a new systematic discipline to the field, allowing for conscious methods and comprehensive results. A natural seer from childhood, he cultivated his spiritual vision to a high degree, enabling him to speak with authority on previously veiled mysteries of life.

Topics include:

• the origins and nature of architecture
• the formative influence of architectural forms
• the history of architecture in the light of human spiritual evolution
• new architecture as a means of uniting with spiritual forces
• art and architecture as manifestations of spiritual realities
• metamorphosis in architecture
• aspects of a new form of architecture
• the first and second Goetheanum buildings
• the architecture of a community in Dornach
• the temple is the human being
• the restoration of the lost temple

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About the Author

Rudolf Steiner (1861–1925) was born in the small village of Kraljevec, Austro-Hungarian Empire (now in Croatia), where he grew up (see right). As a young man, he lived in Weimar and Berlin, where he became a well-published scientific, literary, and philosophical scholar, known especially for his work with Goethe’s scientific writings. At the beginning of the twentieth century, he began to develop his early philosophical principles into an approach to systematic research into psychological and spiritual phenomena. Formally beginning his spiritual teaching career under the auspices of the Theosophical Society, Steiner came to use the term Anthroposophy (and spiritual science) for his philosophy, spiritual research, and findings. The influence of Steiner’s multifaceted genius has led to innovative and holistic approaches in medicine, various therapies, philosophy, religious renewal, Waldorf education, education for special needs, threefold economics, biodynamic agriculture, Goethean science, architecture, and the arts of drama, speech, and eurythmy. In 1924, Rudolf Steiner founded the General Anthroposophical Society, which today has branches throughout the world. He died in Dornach, Switzerland.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rudolf Steiner Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1855841231
• ISBN 13: 9781855841239
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 288