The poetics of space by gaston bachelard, 9780143107521, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Since its first publication in english in 1964, french philosopher gaston bachelards poetics of space remains one of the most appealing and lyrical explorations of home. Jun 07, 2008 just finished reading gaston bachelards the poetics of space, a book that was on my wishlist for a long time, and really enjoyed it. His book cities on hills it cant be found anywhere but in a university library unfortunately is a cantobycanto instruction of how to read the poem as a series of ideograms set side by side, ideograms constructed of chunks of english words, different bits here and there forming a. The poetics of augmented space lev manovich university of california, san diego abstract this article discusses how people experience spatial forms when they are filled in with dynamic and rich multimedia information.
He had written more than a dozen books on the philosophy of science and physics when, quite without warning, he suddenly published a book called the psychoanalysis of fire. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The style of the book is one that inspires daydreams itself. Just finished reading gaston bachelards the poetics of space, a book that was on my wishlist for a long time, and really enjoyed it. This is a whimsical book which explores the poetics of space, of the home, and the environment. When an established philosopher of science suddenly turns all his efforts to the realm of art, something new and a little different is bound to be the written result. Feb, 2016 the poetics of space by gaston bachelard. It is set in mostly on spaceships and nonearth planets, but it does not deal with intergalactic politics.
Although it is a space in the water, i felt a sense of airiness, displacement and mediation, so i put in a birdlike creature together with a school of fish, some shining seashells, sea plants and lots of planktons. Bachelard explored a third kind of space, the felicitous space of the home and its domestic menagerie of tables, chairs. The poetics of space by gaston bachelard librarything. If we look at it intimately, the humblest dwelling has beauty. Presenting the latest exciting findings on space exploration and research and cuttingedge, spectacular views of the universe that technology is bringing back to earth, all in one ultimate reference book. It gave students permission to dream new architectures based upon narratives. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Bachelard takes us on a journey, from cellar to attic, to show how our perceptions of houses and other shelters shape our thoughts, memories, and dreams. A beloved multidisciplinary treatise comes to penguin classicssince its initial publication in 1958, the poetics of space has been a muse to philosophers, architects, writers, psychologists, critics, and readers alike. Beloved and contemplated by philosophers, architects, writers, and literary theorists alike, bachelards lyrical, landmark work examines the places in which we place our conscious and unconscious thoughts and guides us through a stream of cerebral meditations on poetry, art, and the blooming of consciousness itself. The poetics of space study guide contains a comprehensive summary and analysis of the poetics of space by gaston bachelard. The production of space chapter 1 reading notes response.
The poetics of space freedom from history duration. Commentators have compared bachelards views to those of the philosopher martin heidegger. He finishes his study of poetic imagery with comments on size and notions of interior and exterior, open and closed spaces, roundness and book subjects. The poetics of space by gaston bachelard waterstones.
The poetics of space disappointed in more4u received a package with a wrong book, corresponded for days and days with more4u, obviously less4me very politely, i was informed that there is no way for me to get the book i need faster than 21 working dyas. May 25, 2012 a supplementary short film for my 2012 final photography portfolio inspired by the book poetics of space by gaston blanchard. This study is the sixth of bachelards unconventional excursions into the and being of the poetic image. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions. Well, fortunately, bryan lawson has shared the language of space with us. Lefebvre lived from 1900 1991 and was considered a neomarxist and an existentialist philosopher who studied sociology of urban and of rural life, among many more topics.
The poetics of space quotes by gaston bachelardpage 2 of 3. The poetics of space paperback april 1, 1994 by gaston bachelard author. First published in french in 1957 and translated into english in 1964, gaston bachelards philosophical meditation on oneiric space appeared at a moment when phenomenology and the pursuit of symbolic and archetypal meanings in architecture seemed to open fertile ground. The rare work of irresistibly inviting philosophy, bachelards seminal work brims with quiet revelations and stirring, mysterious imagery. Sometimes the house of the future is better built, lighter and larger than all the houses of the past, so that the image of the dream house is opposed to that of the childhood home. The poetics of space is one of the most inspiring books i have ever read. Since its initial publication in 1958, the poetics of space has been a muse to philosophers, architects, writers, psychologists, critics, and readers alike. It is to be taken slowly the authors primary idea is that people crave spaces that inspire them to daydream. The poetics of space by gaston bachelard goodreads. The poetics of space lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. And all sorts of other electronic devices we have come to know and love. Thirty years since its first publication in english, french philosopher gaston bachelards the poetics of space one of the most appealing and lyrical explorations of home. The book is considered an important work about art.
The poetics of space by gaston bachelard in fb2, fb3, txt download ebook. The poetics of space, his final book, soon appeared on academic reading lists, and in schools of architecture and art, squeezed in alongside the works of betterknown cultural theorists and practitioners. On bachelards the poetics of space now, in introduction to nests, shells, and intimate immensity. Gaston bachelard 18841963 is the author of the poetics of space, the psychoanalysis of fire, and the new scientific spirit. The author of the poetics of space showed no interest in buildings other than the domestic house. Buy the poetics of space book online at best prices in india on. Aguilar of the harvardsmithsonian center for astrophysics, the national geographic space encyclopedia is ideal for. The poetics of space by gaston bachelard grace revealed. This summary of the poetics of space includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. Its subtitled, the classic look at how we experience intimate places and its that exploration of space and place, aligned with the prominence of the poetic voice throughout, that really appealed.
As one reads, one takes shorthand from the philosophers imagination. Oct 17, 2017 the poetics of space, his final book, soon appeared on academic reading lists, and in schools of architecture and art, squeezed in alongside the works of betterknown cultural theorists and practitioners. Gaston bachelards original thesis on the interaction between physical space, consciousness, and poetics. A beloved multidisciplinary treatise comes to penguin classics since its initial publication in 1958, the poetics of space has been a muse to philosophers, architects, writers, psychologists, critics, and readers alike. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. Other titles include the psychoanalysis of fire, air and revery. What i liked is how the author combined poetry, philosophy and design to create this treatise and its. Every reader of it will never see ordinary spaces in ordinary ways. A prism through which all worlds from literary creation to housework to aesthetics to carpentry take on enhancedand enchantedsignificances. Oct 15, 2015 the poetics of space by gaston bachelard, 9780143107521, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. His books of poetry are wishbone 2012, squandermania 2007, and union 20, 2002. Leviathan wakes is good so far halfway through it and is part of a series.
Buy the poetics of space by gaston bachelard from waterstones today. Bachelard takes us on a journey, from cellar to attic, to show how our perceptions of houses and other shelters shape our. Due to the current situation with coronavirus, all of garage museum of contemporary arts public facing services are closed until further notice. The philosopher explores the space people inhabit as a means of analyzing the human soul. Instead the reader will see with the soul of the eye, the glint of gaston bachelard. A supplementary short film for my 2012 final photography portfolio inspired by the book poetics of space by gaston blanchard. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on the poetics of space by gaston bachelard. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. The poetics of space is a 1958 book about architecture by the french philosopher gaston bachelard. If we consider the effect of these three technological applications. The poetics of space is not some rigorous discussion of the concept of home or the distinction between inside and outside. Authors of books on the humble home often mention this feature of the poetics. This book had become very quickly a must read among architectural students because it was founded upon imagination and experience of spacenot its architectural physicality, but phenomenology.
Nov 14, 2015 the poetics of space by gaston bachelard in fb2, fb3, txt download e book. Most meaningful relationships with buildings take place in domestic space, and this is what modern. It asks you to redefine your awareness of spaces you take for granted and provides appreciation and perspective about what space is really about. Under the big blue, there is this magical place where she can dive and sink into. Iii we come now to a case which is more complex, and may even appear to be paradoxical. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Authors of books on the humble home often mention this feature of the poetics of space. Buy the poetics of space book online at low prices in india. The poetics of space by gaston bachelard book chat duration. The production of space chapter 1 reading notes response summary background context. The classic book on how we experience intimate spaces. Three or four decades ago a book entitled the poetics of space could hardly fail to stir the architectural imagination. The poetics of space is a 241page, nonfiction philosophical study of inhabited space.
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