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form follows function (<historical, theoretical and critical concepts for visual arts>, <historical, theoretical, and critical concepts>, ... Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Principle of design proposing that the shape of a built work or object should serve and illustrate its intended purpose. This philosophy and maxim was coined by architect Louis Sullivan, and is associated with late 19th to early 20th century architecture and industrial design. |
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: B.BM |
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.... Associated Concepts (hierarchy name) (G) |
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............ <historical, theoretical, and critical concepts> (G) |
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.................... form follows function (G) |
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function (general concept) |
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(multidisciplinary concepts, Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)) [300444971] |
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