Document Type
Book
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Publication Date
1984
Abstract
This research is a comparison of two psychological theories of visual perception, Gestalt Theory and an Ecological Theory developed by J. J. Gibson, with two theories of architectural composition, theories developed by the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and theories of the Modern Movement in architecture. The objective of the research is to clarify the relation between the psychology of perception and building composition, and thereby to affect how architects are educated and practice.
Recommended Citation
Jules, Frederick A., "A Comparison of the Application to Architecture of the Ecological and Gestalt Approaches to Visual Perception" (1984). Center for Architecture and Urban Planning Research Books. 39.
https://dc.uwm.edu/caupr_mono/39
Publisher
Center for Architecture and Urban Planning Research, University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee
City
Milwaukee, WI
Front Pages, Acknowledgements & Table of Contents
comparison_jules_2.pdf (470 kB)
Introduction
comparison_jules_3.pdf (773 kB)
Composition at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts
comparison_jules_4.pdf (1714 kB)
The Modern Movement
comparison_jules_5.pdf (744 kB)
Gestalt Theory
comparison_jules_6.pdf (916 kB)
Ecological Theory
comparison_jules_7.pdf (1337 kB)
Comparison of Theories and Their Architectural Educational Implications
comparison_jules_8.pdf (135 kB)
Bibliography
comparison_jules_9.pdf (166 kB)
Appendix A
comparison_jules_10.pdf (192 kB)
Appendix B