Proportional Systems in the History of Architecture
An International Conference Hosted by Leiden University
Leiden, The Netherlands
March 17 2011 - March 19 2011
Please save the date and plan to join us for an international conference on proportional systems in the history of architecture, to take place at Leiden University, The Netherlands, from 17-19 March 2011. The purpose of this conference is to frame a rigorous new scholarly discussion of this subject, and in the process, to help define appropriate methods, standards and limits for it. The conference will explore this subject during any period, and from both historical and historiographical points-of-view.
Our conference falls on the 60th anniversary of the conference on proportional systems held during the Ninth Triennale in Milan in 1951, which was attended by Le Corbusier, Rudolf Wittkower, James S. Ackerman, and other important figures in the fields of architectural history, architecture and other arts. Ours will be both a critique of the discussion initiated in 1951, and a continuation of it in new directions. We are particularly honored to have the participation of Howard Burns, our key note speaker, and James S. Ackerman to share their unique perspectives on this complex problem. Conference details will be available soon. Until then, please feel free to contact Matthew A. Cohen (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) should you require additional information.