Quote by G. K. Chesterton

All architecture is great architecture after sunset; perhaps architecture is really a nocturnal art, like the art of fireworks.

All architecture is great architecture after sunset; perhaps

Summary

This quote suggests that the true beauty and impact of architecture can be fully appreciated during the nighttime when the buildings are illuminated. It compares architecture to fireworks, implying that it is captivating and mesmerizing at night, just like the bursts of colors and lights in a fireworks display. By highlighting the transformative nature of lighting, the quote implies that architecture truly comes alive and shows its greatness after sunset.

By G. K. Chesterton

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