Structural art is distinct from architecture primarily in that the constraints under which structural artists practice are very different from those under which architects practice. Structural artists, while seeking elegance, must satisfy safety and serviceability, efficiency and …

2024年4月12日 · Structuralist art theory is a theoretical framework that emerged in the mid-20th century, primarily in France. It is rooted in the structuralist philosophy, which emphasizes the underlying structures and systems that govern human behavior and culture.

2014年11月15日 · We highlight research studies on shaping the idea of structural art during the past three decades. We introduce eminent works of structural art along with driving factors for their successes. We introduce renowned structural …

2014年11月1日 · The objective of this up-to-date review is to present a broad perspective of structural art during the past three decades (1983–2013).

2022年3月9日 · By reviewing historical understandings of structural art, this article discusses the ambiguous and neglected perspective of structural art on architectural design and human perception dimensions, concentrating the attention of structural art on the question of human aesthetic perception.

“The Art of Structural Design” developed out of Professor David P. Billington’s course “CEE 262: Structures and the Urban Environment,” which examines the technology, art, and social factors that are involved in the planning, design, and construction of large-scale buildings and bridges.

Learning Objectives: Students should be able to: Describe the course objectives; Describe the role of structural/civil engineers in society; Develop familiarity with major structural forms, the concept of structural art, and structural artists.

What is Structural Art? The term Structural Art , defined by Professor David P. Billington of Princeton University in his 1983 book "The Tower and the Bridge" , identifies the art form of the structural engineer as works that are efficient, economical, and elegant.

Professor David Billington defines structural art as a new art form that arose with the Industrial Revolution and the introduction of new materials—industrialized iron, then structural steel, then reinforced concrete, and finally prestressed concrete. He considers its development to be symbolic of free democratic societies.

2015年5月25日 · In his landmark book The Tower and the Bridge, engineering professor/historian David Billington proposes the concept of ‘structural art’ and, with a focus on bridges, thin shell roofs and tall buildings, describes its relationship to the ideals of …