Does it follow that the house has nothing in common with art and is architecture not to be included in the arts? Only a very small part of architecture belongs to art: the tomb and the monument. Everything else that fulfils a function is to be excluded from the domain of art.

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This quote by Adolf Loos challenges the notion that architecture should be considered a form of art. Loos argues that only a small portion of architecture, namely tombs and monuments, can be deemed artistic. He suggests that anything else in architecture that serves a functional purpose should not be considered art. Loos's perspective highlights his emphasis on the practicality and functionality of architectural design, perhaps implying that artistic elements are not necessary for a building to fulfill its purpose.

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