Preface -- Compelling form : architecture as visual persuasion -- Architecture : a brief history of elements -- Temples of the muses -- Temples of the performing arts -- Houses of worship : the English-speaking world -- Universities as visual persuasion -- Citadels of power : national, state, regional, and local government buildings -- The domains of royalty : castles and palaces -- Places of residence : homes, apartments, and hotels -- The world of commerce : skyscrapers and bridges -- Monuments and memorials : the synthesis of art and architecture / J. Donald Ragsdale and E. Brandau-Brown -- Afterword: Some reflections on the social influence of architecture
Summary
Compelling Form: Architecture as Visual Persuasion is an assessment of the visual persuasiveness of buildings. It demonstrates that architecture is as capable of social influence as speeches or advertisements are and that an awareness of this influence pr
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 290-293) and index
