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041			_aeng
080			_a72 _bDEB
100			_ade Botton, Alain
245			_aThe Architecture of Happiness
260			_bPenguin _c2014
300			_a280p. _bill.
504			_aIncludes Index
520			_aWhat makes a house truly beautiful? Why are many new houses so ugly? Why do we argue so bitterly about sofas and pictures - and can differences of taste ever be satisfactorily resolved? To answer these questions and many more, de Botton looks at buildings across the world, from medieval wooden huts to modern skyscrapers; he examines sofas and cathedrals, tea sets and office complexes, and teases out a host of often surprising philosophical insights. The Architecture of Happiness will take you on a beguiling tour through the history and psychology of architecture and interior design, and will change the way you look at your home.
650			_aInterior decoration -- Philosophy
650			_aArchitecture -- Aesthetics
650			_aArchitecture -- Psychological aspects
690			_aGeneral
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