Quote by Adolf Loos

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.


Does it follow that the house has nothing in common with art

Summary

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.

By Adolf Loos
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