Hosted by the ICAA Florida Chapter | 4 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Proportion) | 4 AIA CES Learning Units|HSW
The class provides an overview of the concept of proportion as a design tool in traditional architecture, presented in the form of lectures and demonstrations. The content includes an explanation of the idea of symbolic or qualitative number; an introduction to Pythagorean and Platonic numerical philosophy; the nature of beauty, its relation to number, and its positive, healthful effects; the derivation of the ancient musical octave and its use as a guide to harmony; a discussion of the Golden Section, its mathematics, geometry, relation to philosophy, and particularly its role as a geometrical “logos”; and the connection of all these ideas to the numerical-geometrical canons of classical architecture. These ideas are applied to historical archetypes, such as the four column portico, through demonstrations using arithmetic, geometric, and harmonic ratio methods of application to achieve harmonic and uplifting design outcomes. The course may be taken as an introduction to these ideas or as a review for those who have some background with the subject.
Instructional Delivery Method: Live In-Person Learning Program Program Level: Introductory Prerequisites: None required. The course may be taken as an introduction to these ideas or as a review for those who have some background with the subject.
AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: September 27, 2025 Provider Number: G193 Provider Statement: The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number G193. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES ([email protected] or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
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Steve Bass grew up in New York City where he has maintained a small personal architectural practice since 1974. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Pratt Institute, 1970; a Master of Arts from the Royal College of Art, London, 1991, where he studied under the direction of Dr. Keith Critchlow; and was a participant in the initial Prince of Wales's Summer Course in Architecture, 1990. Steve is currently a Fellow of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art in New York City where he teaches on the theoretical and applied aspects of proportion and geometry in design. He has also taught at Notre Dame University, the Grand Central Academy of Art, the New York Open Center and other venues. His book, 'Beauty Memory Unity - A Theory of Proportion in Architecture and Design' is currently available from Lindisfarne Books.
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