Design Theory, Language and Architectural Space in Lewis Carroll

This volume offers spatial theories of the emergent based on a careful close reading of the complete works of nineteenth century writer and mathematician Lewis Carroll-from his nonsense fiction, to his work on logic and geometry, including his two short pamphlets on architecture.

List of contents

Introduction  1. Measuring Space  2. Naming Things  3. Building with Others  4. Making and Unmaking Architecture  5. Navigating the Unknowable  Conclusion

About the author

Caroline Dionne is Assistant Professor of History and Theory of Design Practice and Curatorial Studies at Parsons School of Design, The New School.

Summary

This volume offers spatial theories of the emergent based on a careful close reading of the complete works of nineteenth century writer and mathematician Lewis Carroll—from his nonsense fiction, to his work on logic and geometry, including his two short pamphlets on architecture.

Product details

• Authors: Caroline Dionne, Caroline (The New School Dionne
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032308111
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3230811-1
• No. of pages: 144
• Series: Routledge Research in Design History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; LITERARY CRITICISM / Semiotics & Theory, ARCHITECTURE / Interior Design / General, Professional interior design, ART / History / General, ARCHITECTURE / History / General, ARCHITECTURE / Criticism, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 19th Century, LITERARY CRITICISM / Children's & Young Adult Literature, History of art / art & design styles, DESIGN / Graphic Arts / Commercial & Corporate, History of Art, Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900, Industrial / commercial art & design, History of Architecture, Literary theory, Architecture: interior design, Children's & teenage literature studies, Design, Industrial and commercial arts, illustration, Theory of architecture, Children’s and teenage literature studies: general