Unmagnificence: The vices opposing magnificence and the development of architectural thinking in 17th Century England
(2022) Inaugural seminar of L’Ecole Doctorale Thématique AUIAU — Location: Brussels, Belgium (4.March.2022)
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Sik, Daniel 
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- I study the impact of moral and political discourse surrounding the vices opposed to magnificence - or ‘unmagnificence’- on English architectural thinking from 1603-1660. Most often, criticism propagates theory more than praise, and therefore the topoi of prohibition and condemnation exposes a rich lacuna in the history of architectural theory. This thesis studies this discourse in 17th century England, as well as its interactions with architectural practice within Greater London. At this time, London was the confluence between various political, religious and social factions. The project studies how the resulting intermingling of various ethical interpretations complicated and enriched the discourse on unmagnificence, and acted as a potent influence on the building culture of this period.
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Sik, D. (2022). Unmagnificence: The vices opposing magnificence and the development of architectural thinking in 17th Century England. Inaugural seminar of L’Ecole Doctorale Thématique AUIAU, Brussels, Belgium. https://hdl.handle.net/2078.5/30101